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2025 Red Fort Blast: JeM Doctor Terror Module and Probe Findings
A car bomb exploded near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025, killing 13-15 people, linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module of doctors busted in Faridabad. Dr Umar Un Nabi, the bomber, panicked after raids and detonated prematurely.
Why It Matters
Exposed a sophisticated terror plot targeting symbolic sites like Red Fort and Republic Day events, involving educated professionals and nearly 3000 kg explosives, marking Delhi's first major blast in over a decade.
Timeline
7 Events
Delhi Police notices to hospitals
November 29, 2025
Notices issued to private hospitals for details on doctors trained in Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, China to dismantle networks.
NIA raids in Kashmir
December 1, 2025
NIA raided Pulwama, Shopian, and Kulgam linking to JeM module behind the blast.
Government labels as terror act
November 12, 2025
Indian government classified the blast as a terrorist act.
Umar's house demolished
November 10, 2025
Residence of Dr Umar Nabi demolished in Pulwama as part of crackdown.
Red Fort car explosion
November 10, 2025, 6:52 pm IST
White Hyundai i20 laden with ammonium nitrate exploded near Red Fort after parking at 3:19 pm, killing 13-15 including bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi in a panic detonation post-raids.
Faridabad raids and explosives seizure
November 8, 2025
J&K Police informed Haryana Police of possible weapons in Faridabad; raids at Al-Falah University, Dhauj, and Khandawali uncovered nearly 3000 kg explosives and materials one step from bombs. Arrests of Dr Mujammil Shakeel and Dr Adil Rather.
Suspects recce Red Fort
First week of January 2025
Key suspect Muzammil and Umar recced Red Fort, planning attack on January 26.