Delhi Red Fort Blast: Panic and Desperation Led to Deadly Explosion, Probe Reveals
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A devastating blast near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening has resulted in 10 confirmed deaths and over 20 injuries. The National Investigation Agency has taken over the case, and officials believe the explosion was triggered in a state of panic and desperation by a suspect who was being pursued by security agencies. In a separate development, a "white-collar terror module" involving the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind was busted, with 8 people, including three doctors connected to Al-Falah University, arrested and 2,900 kilograms of explosives seized. Investigations have revealed several key details, including: * The prime suspect, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, conducted multiple reconnaissance missions in the Red Fort area in January. * Al-Falah University, where Dr Ganaie worked, is being scrutinised for its potential links to the terror module. * Contrary to initial claims, the i20 car used in the explosion was not parked on university grounds. * DNA testing has identified a suspect based in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama as allegedly driving the car used in the explosion. * The explosion was triggered in a state of panic and desperation after security agencies launched raids across multiple locations. * Forensic experts have found explosives and cartridges at the blast site, including a live cartridge. As the investigation continues, officials believe the Red Fort blast was an unintended consequence of the suspect's desperate actions, rather than a planned suicide attack.
