Delhi Blast Investigation Live Updates: Threats to Schools and Courts, Jaish-e-Mohammed Email Sparks National Alarm

Delhi, India: The investigation into the Red Fort car blast on 10 November continues, with authorities uncovering new threats and making significant arrests. At least 12 people were killed in the blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, while several others were seriously injured. The explosion came hours after a terrorist module was busted in Faridabad, leading to the arrest of seven suspects, including Dr. Muzammil and Shaheen, on charges of involvement in terrorist activities.

Key Developments

1. NIA Makes Further Arrests

• The Delhi court remanded Aamir Rashid Ali, associate of Red Fort blast driver Umar Mohammad (aka Umar ur Nabi), to 10 days of NIA custody.
• Another major suspect, Jaseer Bilal Wani (aka Danish) from Kashmir, was arrested from Srinagar.
• NIA confirms Aamir arranged the vehicle used in the blast, aimed at spreading fear among the public and targeting India’s unity and sovereignty.

2. Threats to Schools and Courts

• Delhi authorities received bomb threats targeting two schools and four district courts: Tis Hazari, Rohini, Patiala, and Saket.
• The threats reportedly came via an email attributed to Jaish-e-Mohammed, prompting heightened security measures across affected institutions.

3. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Raids

• ED has launched raids on Al-Falah University and 25 associated locations in Faridabad and Delhi.
• University founder and chairman Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, previously jailed in fraud cases, is under investigation for the source of funds used to establish the institution.
• ED is examining documents and financial records for potential links to terrorist funding.

4. Investigation Insights

• NIA sources indicate Aamir and Umar conspired together for the Red Fort blast.
• Technical assistance for the attack was provided by Jaseer Bilal Wani.
• The blast resulted in 10 fatalities and 32 injuries, highlighting the coordinated nature of the terrorist plot.

5. Political Response

• Congress leader Pramod Tiwari stated:
  “No one has the right to take another’s life to make a point. Terrorism must be crushed under all circumstances. It can never be justified.”

Authorities across Delhi, Kashmir, and other regions are working round-the-clock, conducting raids and investigations to dismantle the network behind this attack.

For live updates and developments, stay tuned to NBT Online.