Delhi Red Fort Blast: Who Is Dr Umar Mohammad? Suspect Identified In Deadly Car Explosion.
New Delhi has been left shaken after a car explosion near the iconic Red Fort on Monday evening claimed nine lives and injured more than a dozen people. Now, authorities have released the first visuals of the suspected bomber the man believed to be inside the vehicle when it detonated.
The suspect has been identified as Dr Umar Mohammad , a doctor by profession, accused of driving a white Hyundai i20 that exploded close to the busy traffic signal outside the Metro Station at around 6:52 pm. His mother and brothers have reportedly been detained in Jammu and Kashmir for questioning.
Parked for Three Hours – No Movement Recorded
Security camera footage has revealed chilling details: the vehicle arrived in the area by 3:19 pm and remained parked for nearly three hours, with the driver never stepping out. When the car finally moved, it travelled just a short distance before a powerful blast tore through the crowded area near the 17th-century Mughal monument.
Suspect’s Background and Network Under Scanner
Born in Pulwama on 24 February 1989, Umar worked at Al Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Investigators say he was a close associate of Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Mujammil Shakil, doctors arrested recently in connection with a sophisticated “white collar” terror module tracked by teams in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana.
Authorities suspect Umar went on the run after learning about the arrests and the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives in recent days. According to sources, he “panicked” and triggered the blast while trying to escape.
Sources claim, "Umar Mohammad and his associates used Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) to carry out the attack. They placed a detonator in the car and carried out the terror attack in a crowded area near Red Fort," highlighting the high-risk intent behind the strike.
How the Attack Was Planned and Executed
Initial findings suggest the vehicle travelled into the Capital from Badarpur border, then through the Outer Ring Road, before reaching Old Delhi. Its number plate HR 26CE7674 is now a major link in the investigation trail.
The car itself appears to have changed hands multiple times:
The trail further exposed connections to individuals identified as Aamir and Tariq, now being interrogated by Delhi Police. One image obtained by investigators reportedly shows Aamir holding keys to the vehicle after purchase.
A Wider Network of Radicalised Medical Professionals?
The case has exposed disturbing involvement of medical professionals within a radical module.
Authorities believe these arrests are connected, forming a dangerously educated network aiding terror activities across multiple states.
Investigations are ongoing, with security forces racing to uncover the full scale of this highly organised operation and track potential remaining threats.
The suspect has been identified as Dr Umar Mohammad , a doctor by profession, accused of driving a white Hyundai i20 that exploded close to the busy traffic signal outside the Metro Station at around 6:52 pm. His mother and brothers have reportedly been detained in Jammu and Kashmir for questioning.
Parked for Three Hours – No Movement Recorded
Security camera footage has revealed chilling details: the vehicle arrived in the area by 3:19 pm and remained parked for nearly three hours, with the driver never stepping out. When the car finally moved, it travelled just a short distance before a powerful blast tore through the crowded area near the 17th-century Mughal monument.
Suspect’s Background and Network Under Scanner
Born in Pulwama on 24 February 1989, Umar worked at Al Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Investigators say he was a close associate of Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Mujammil Shakil, doctors arrested recently in connection with a sophisticated “white collar” terror module tracked by teams in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana.
Authorities suspect Umar went on the run after learning about the arrests and the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives in recent days. According to sources, he “panicked” and triggered the blast while trying to escape.
Sources claim, "Umar Mohammad and his associates used Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) to carry out the attack. They placed a detonator in the car and carried out the terror attack in a crowded area near Red Fort," highlighting the high-risk intent behind the strike.
How the Attack Was Planned and Executed
Initial findings suggest the vehicle travelled into the Capital from Badarpur border, then through the Outer Ring Road, before reaching Old Delhi. Its number plate HR 26CE7674 is now a major link in the investigation trail.
The car itself appears to have changed hands multiple times:
- Originally owned by Salman of Gurugram
- Sold to Devender in Okhla
- Then passed to a buyer in Ambala
- Later found in Pulwama, where its terror links grew clear
The trail further exposed connections to individuals identified as Aamir and Tariq, now being interrogated by Delhi Police. One image obtained by investigators reportedly shows Aamir holding keys to the vehicle after purchase.
A Wider Network of Radicalised Medical Professionals?
The case has exposed disturbing involvement of medical professionals within a radical module.
- Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather was arrested after CCTV showed him pasting posters praising the Jaish-e-Mohammed group in Srinagar
- An AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered from his locker at GMC Anantnag
- Dr Mujammil Shakeel was arrested after the massive explosives seizure in Faridabad
- Dr Shaheen Shahid was detained with ammunition found in her car
- Dr Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed was picked up by Gujarat ATS for plotting a Ricin-based attack and scouting crowded locations in Lucknow
Authorities believe these arrests are connected, forming a dangerously educated network aiding terror activities across multiple states.
Investigations are ongoing, with security forces racing to uncover the full scale of this highly organised operation and track potential remaining threats.
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