A devastating bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Sunday evening transformed a peaceful street into a scene of chaos and destruction. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden flash, a deafening explosion, and subsequent flames engulfing the area. The incident left a trail of devastation, with cars stopping abruptly and people fleeing for safety amidst a thick cloud of black smoke.
One harrowing account described a delivery driver being tragically burnt alive in the immediate aftermath of the explosion. The blast was powerful enough to damage nearby vehicles and sent shockwaves across the capital, raising immediate concerns of a potential terror attack.
Investigations revealed the bomb was planted in a moving white Hyundai i20 that had reportedly slowed down at a Red Fort traffic signal. Forensic and bomb disposal units recovered crucial fragments, including parts of the car’s frame and its registration plate. This discovery served as the first significant breakthrough, leading investigators to Gurugram.
The vehicle was registered to a Mohammad Salman, who was detained for questioning. He informed police that he had sold the car approximately 18 months prior to a Devendra from Delhi’s Okhla area, providing sales documentation. Further inquiries unearthed that Devendra had subsequently sold the same car to a Nadeem in Ambala, Haryana. Ambala police are now actively involved in tracing Nadeem and verifying his background.
Authorities suspect the car may have changed hands multiple times in an attempt to conceal its movements and origins. The Special Cell of Delhi Police is exploring the possibility that the vehicle was part of a larger, cross-state terror network. Experts are currently analyzing chemical samples to determine the exact nature of the explosive used, with initial findings pointing to a powerful improvised device. The investigation continues to unravel how an ordinary car became a deadly weapon in the heart of India’s capital.
