The investigation into the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort has taken a major turn, with sources revealing its connection to a “white-collar” terror module operating from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana’s Faridabad. A doctor from J&K is among those being questioned for possible involvement in the plot.
According to intelligence sources, the car used in the Red Fort blast was traced back to a medical practitioner from Pulwama. The same module is believed to be behind the massive recovery of explosives and weapons from a residential area in Faridabad earlier this week. Authorities suspect that the same network coordinated both incidents as part of a larger terror conspiracy targeting the National Capital Region (NCR).
Investigators have recovered several kilograms of suspected explosives from Faridabad, including ammonium nitrate, electronic detonators, and assault rifles. The materials were found hidden inside a house owned by another doctor, suggesting the group used professional and legitimate fronts to mask illegal activities.
Officials describe this network as a “white-collar terror ecosystem,” comprising educated individuals – including medical professionals and engineers – who allegedly provided logistical and technical support to extremist groups. Intelligence reports also point to potential links between this module and outfits operating from across the border.
The explosion near the Red Fort on Sunday evening caused panic in the heavily guarded area, leaving multiple vehicles damaged. While no terror organisation has claimed responsibility yet, forensic teams are analysing residue samples to determine the type of explosive used.
Security has been tightened across Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, with special checks at metro stations and government installations. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police’s Special Cell are jointly probing the case under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Officials say the findings so far indicate a growing trend of educated radicalisation – individuals with professional backgrounds being drawn into extremist activities. Several arrests have been made, and further questioning is underway to trace the full network.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring the investigation closely, as intelligence agencies assess the wider implications of such high-profile modules working under the guise of professional respectability.
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