The ongoing probe into the recent car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort has taken a serious turn, with investigators now tracking a second suspicious vehicle that may be connected to the same terror module. Officials have not ruled out the possibility of a 26/11-style coordinated attack, prompting heightened security across the National Capital Region.
According to sources, the first blast – which occurred near the Red Fort area earlier this week – was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a car bearing a Haryana registration number. The explosion, though limited in impact, has revealed a sophisticated network operating across state lines, linking Delhi, Haryana, and possibly Jammu & Kashmir.
Investigators are now focusing on another car believed to have been spotted near the blast site just minutes before the explosion. CCTV footage shows a vehicle with similar markings trailing the one that exploded, leading agencies to believe the attackers might have planned a multi-vehicle strike, similar to tactics used in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
A senior intelligence officer told Defence News Updates that “the pattern and execution style indicate a well-trained group. It’s premature to confirm foreign involvement, but the level of coordination suggests external assistance or inspiration.”
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which recently took over the case, is working closely with Delhi Police’s Special Cell and the Intelligence Bureau. Investigators are analyzing call data, financial transactions, and social media footprints to track the handlers and financiers behind the operation.
Meanwhile, the owner of the blast vehicle – registered under multiple names – is being interrogated. Officials suspect the car changed hands several times through fake documents to conceal the real masterminds.
Security has been tightened in and around Delhi, with anti-sabotage teams and sniffer dogs deployed at major installations, including metro stations, markets, and tourist hubs. Border security units have been alerted, and patrols have increased across arterial routes linking Delhi with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Home Ministry officials said the investigation will explore whether the attackers intended to target crowded public areas or government buildings. “It’s possible the blast was triggered prematurely, preventing a larger tragedy,” one senior official said.
The probe continues, with forensic teams expected to submit their final report within the week. Agencies are now racing against time to trace the second vehicle and dismantle the suspected network before it can strike again.
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