PM Modi meets victims of Red Fort car blast, vows strict action against culprits

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening visited the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi to meet those injured in the deadly explosion that took place near the Lal Quila metro station earlier this week. The Prime Minister, who returned from his Bhutan visit hours earlier, interacted with the victims, enquired about their condition, and wished them a speedy recovery. Doctors and senior officials briefed him on the ongoing treatment and the medical status of the injured.

The Red Fort area was rocked on Monday evening when a powerful blast ripped through a white Hyundai i20 car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Quila metro station, killing ten people and injuring several others. The explosion caused a massive fire, damaging nearby vehicles, including autos and e-rickshaws. Firefighters managed to control the blaze within 30 minutes, and the first victims were rushed to LNJP Hospital shortly after the incident.

Investigation points to high-intensity explosive
Preliminary post-mortem reports revealed severe upper-body injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and ruptured lungs and intestines—consistent with a high-intensity explosion. Interestingly, no splinter marks were found, prompting forensic experts to send samples to the Rohini Forensic Science Laboratory to identify the exact explosive used. Swabs and metal fragments recovered from the victims’ bodies have also been sent for testing.

Sources said that the DNA of the suspect’s mother, identified as the parent of Dr. Umar Un Nabi — believed to be driving the car that exploded — has been collected and sent to the AIIMS forensic lab for verification. CCTV footage has shown the vehicle traveling on the Mumbai Expressway and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway before entering Delhi, and agencies are now analyzing footage to trace possible accomplices.

NIA expands probe, tracks multiple terror modules
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the case from the Delhi Police, citing a potential terror link. According to officials, the explosion could be connected to the Pakistan-based outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Investigators are now searching for at least two more active terror modules believed to be associated with the same network.

In coordinated raids across Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, authorities have already arrested two suspects and recovered nearly 3,000 kg of explosive materials intended for large-scale attacks. “We have information about several absconding suspects, but cannot share details as operations are ongoing,” a senior Delhi Police officer stated.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has assured that all agencies — including the NIA, Delhi Police Special Cell, and state anti-terror units — are working together to bring those responsible to justice. As investigations continue, authorities are on high alert across northern India to prevent any further attacks.