The investigation into the deadly car explosion near the Red Fort has intensified significantly after forensic analysis confirmed that the explosive mixture used was highly potent. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially handed the probe over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), confirming the incident is being treated as an act of terror.
The security focus remains on tracing the logistics and network of the terror module responsible for the blast that killed 13 people last week.
Ammonium Nitrate and TATP: The Lethal Mixture
Forensic reports have definitively identified the key components of the explosive used in the Hyundai i20 car:
- Ammonium Nitrate: A commonly used fertilizer that is frequently utilized in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) due to its availability and power.
- TATP (Triacetone Triperoxide): Known as the “Mother of Satan,” TATP is a highly volatile, highly powerful, and unstable explosive favored by terrorist groups worldwide. Its presence confirms the sophistication and dangerous intent behind the attack.
The combination of these two components indicates careful planning by a module with access to both raw materials and technical expertise in bomb assembly.
Clues Confirming Driver’s Identity
The NIA is working to confirm the identity of the charred body found in the car, utilizing physical evidence to build their case:
- Physical Evidence: Investigators recovered a charred limb and a distinctive black shoe from the wreckage, which are being matched against the missing suspect, Dr. Umar, who is linked to the terror network busted earlier in Faridabad.
- Logistical Trail: The probe is focused on the movement of the 2,900 kg of explosive-making material recovered in Faridabad. Authorities are tracking mini-trucks and vehicles that transported the chemicals by road from the storage location to their intended final assembly points in Kashmir.
Stepped-Up Surveillance and Verification
In response to the confirmed terror link, police across Delhi and Haryana have initiated mass verification drives to dismantle the support structure of the module:
- Verification Drive: Faridabad police have stepped up verification drives targeting cyber cafes, car garage registers, and student hostels to track down any individuals who may have provided logistical support to the suspects.
- Al Falah University Probe: Delhi Police have registered multiple FIRs against the Al Falah University in Faridabad—which had employed several of the suspects—for forgery and cheating, as the institution attempts to distance itself from the accused individuals.
The comprehensive investigation and security clampdown underscore the gravity of the attack, as agencies race to neutralize any remaining threats linked to the terror network.
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