New Delhi – Authorities have taken three additional individuals into custody in the ongoing investigation into the deadly car explosion near Red Fort that killed 13 people on November 10, including two physicians from Haryana’s Al-Falah University, a Delhi Police official disclosed on Saturday.
In parallel, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has filed two distinct First Information Reports (FIRs) against the university, accusing it of cheating and forgery. These actions stem from discrepancies highlighted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The developments unfold against the backdrop of an intensifying joint investigation by multiple agencies, scrutinizing both the blast and the operations of university-affiliated figures.
Late Friday night, teams from Delhi Police’s Special Cell and the National Investigation Agency conducted synchronized operations in Dhauj, Nuh, and nearby Haryana locales, leading to the detentions. Earlier Saturday, officers inspected the university’s Okhla office to gather records on the suspects.
Among those held are doctors Mohammad and Mustakim, both employed at Al-Falah University and reportedly acquainted with Umar ul Nabi – another university doctor identified as the vehicle’s operator during the explosion.
Investigators note their communications with Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, a physician already in custody for his alleged involvement in a purported “white-collar terror module.” Preliminary interrogations indicate one of the detained doctors was in Delhi on blast day for an interview at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Officials are cross-checking their accounts to gauge ties to Ganaie and any contributions to the broader plot.
The third detainee, Dinesh – known as Dabbu – faces scrutiny for unlicensed fertilizer sales. Probe teams are examining if he supplied NPK fertilizer, a frequent bomb-making component, to the accused, and whether his dealings surpassed mere illicit commerce.
Further inquiries reveal the terror network amassed roughly ₹26 lakh for explosives procurement, expending ₹3 lakh on NPK fertilizer. To date, more than 35 individuals have undergone questioning, the official stated.
On a practical note, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) restored access to gates 2 and 3 at Lal Qila station Saturday, keeping gate 1 closed pending updates. “The gates are now open for commuters,” the DMRC posted on X. Traffic curbs on Netaji Subhash Marg, imposed post-blast, were also rescinded by afternoon, restoring full bidirectional flow.
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