Not a suicide attack: Red Fort explosion linked to accidental IED blast

Authorities confirm the deadly Red Fort explosion in Delhi was not a planned suicide bombing but an accidental detonation while handling explosives.

In a shocking revelation, officials have confirmed that the recent explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed nine people and injured several others, was not a suicide attack. Instead, the deadly incident was caused by an accidental detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) while it was being transported.

Eyewitnesses recall the horrific moment when flames shot into the sky as a car exploded near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro station. Panic spread rapidly, with bystanders running for safety as nearby vehicles caught fire.

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Investigators have identified a suspect, Umar, who was allegedly involved in moving the explosives. According to early findings, Umar panicked after his associates were detained in Faridabad. Under pressure, he tried to relocate the explosives, but the device detonated accidentally before reaching its intended destination.

Authorities said the IED was incomplete and improperly wired, preventing it from causing the large-scale devastation that could have followed. Forensic experts believe that had the explosive been fully functional, the death toll and destruction would have been far higher.

Security forces have since tightened surveillance across Delhi-NCR, Faridabad, and nearby regions. Investigations revealed that Umar’s group was working on a massive terror operation aimed at revenge for “Operation Sindhoor.” The group had reportedly prepared 3,000 kilograms of explosives and 20 timers for a coordinated attack.'

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken charge of the probe, with the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) assisting in evidence analysis. So far, 42 samples have been collected from the site for detailed laboratory testing.

Officials have also expressed concern over the discovery that some members of the terror network were highly educated professionals, including trained doctors. The revelation points to a disturbing trend of educated individuals being radicalised and operating as sleeper cells.