New Delhi: The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has collected DNA samples from the mother of Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the suspect allegedly driving the i20 car involved in the Red Fort blast on November 10, which killed eight people and injured several others, sources said on Wednesday. Her samples have been sent to the AIIMS forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.
According to Delhi Police sources, Umar was seen driving the i20 on the Mumbai Expressway and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway before heading towards Delhi. Investigators are tracking the vehicle’s movement using CCTV footage from various locations and are examining whether any other vehicles accompanied him.
Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has set up a “dedicated and comprehensive” team to investigate the Red Fort blast, which sources indicate was carried out by a Jaish-e-Mohammad module. The team, led by senior officers of Superintendent of Police rank and above, will ensure a coordinated and in-depth probe.
The move follows the formal handover of the case to the NIA by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), citing a terror angle behind the explosion. Following the transfer, the NIA registered a case and launched detailed investigations to identify those responsible and trace the broader network involved. The agency is also coordinating with other central and state security units.
The investigation will examine whether the explosion was intentional or accidental. The blast has been linked to an earlier incident involving objectionable posters in the jurisdiction of Naugam Police Post in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which led to an FIR on October 19, 2025. During subsequent questioning, leads surfaced about other members of the terror module, resulting in the arrest of Dr. Muzammil from Al-Falah Medical College, Faridabad, and the seizure of a large cache of arms and explosives.
On November 10, authorities recovered 2,563 kilograms of explosives from the residence of Hafeez Mohammad Ishtiyaq, an Imam at Al-Falah Mosque in Faridabad, along with 358 kilograms of explosive materials, detonators, and timers. In total, around 3,000 kilograms of explosives and bomb-making equipment were seized from the module.
Dr. Umar, who worked at Al-Falah Medical College, fled during the crackdown and is believed to have driven the vehicle used in the Red Fort blast. CCTV footage confirms his presence in the car, and forensic analysis shows that the explosives used in the attack match those seized in Faridabad.
The NIA is also investigating whether Umar’s actions were premeditated or a desperate reaction under pressure, which ultimately led to the tragic blast at the historic site.
