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NIA arrests 'co-conspirator' who provided tech support for Red Fort blast

The NIA said that the accused was an "active co-conspirator behind the attack and had worked closely with the terrorist to plan the terror carnage"

Red Fort blast toll climbs to 15 as two more victims die in hospital

The death toll in the November 10 blast near the Red Fort rose to 15 after two more injured persons succumbed to their injuries at the LNJP Hospital here, an official said on Monday. The deceased have been identified as as Lukmaan (50) and Vinay Pathak (50), a senior police officer said. Another victim, Bilal, had died during treatment last Thursday to take the toll to 13. With the latest fatalities, the number of those killed in the high-intensity explosion has now climbed to 15, with many others still undergoing treatment, the officer said. The Delhi Police said they received information about the latest deaths from the hospital, adding that post-mortem examinations will be conducted soon.

Delhi blast: NIA arrests Kashmiri man who 'conspired' with Umar Nabi

In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmir resident who had allegedly conspired with "suicide bomber" Dr Umar Un Nabi to carry out the terror attack, which claimed 13 lives. Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in the blast was registered, has been arrested from Delhi by the NIA, the federal probe agency said in a release. The NIA had launched a massive search operation after taking over the case from the Delhi Police. Investigations by the probe agency had revealed that the accused, a resident of Samboora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, had conspired with the "suicide bomber", Umar, to unleash the terror attack. Amir had come to Delhi to allegedly facilitate the purchase of the car, which was eventually used as a "vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED)" to trigger the blast, the NIA said. This was the first time the probe agency has described Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was behind the whe

J&K police station blast has links to Faridabad: All you need to know

A blast at a J&K police station killed nine people and injured 27 others while officers handled explosives linked to a Faridabad terror module

Red Fort blast: Police tracks down vehicles parked near exploded car

In a bid to piece together the precise sequence of events before the blast near Red Fort, the investigators have prepared a detailed list of each vehicle that entered the nearby parking area where the exploded car was stationed for three hours, an official said on Saturday. They are tracking down the registration numbers of these vehicles and questioning their drivers and owners if they have noticed the Haryana-registered Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion. The Delhi Police Special Cell has also registered a separate FIR in the case under sections pertaining to criminal conspiracy to probe the deeper conspiracy behind the blast. The earlier FIR under sections under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was transferred to the National Investigation Agency. Sources said several vehicles were stationed nearby when Dr Umar Nabi, who was behind the wheels of the exploded car, stationed it in the parking lot on Monday. "Every driver who was present there around that time is being trace

'Not every J&K resident is a terrorist': CM Omar Abdullah after Red fort blast | Delhi blast

Not every resident or Kashmiri Muslim of J&K is a terrorist, punish those who are responsible not the innocents: CM Omar Abdullah on arrests in terror module case >

Red Fort blast: Al-Falah gets show-cause over 'false accreditation claims'

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has issued a show-cause notice to Al-Falah University, which is under scanner in connection with the Delhi blast probe, for displaying false accreditation on its website, officials said on Thursday. In the show-cause notice, the NAAC said it has noted that the Al-Falah University, "which is neither accredited nor applied for accreditation by NAAC", has publicly displayed on its website that "Al-Falah University is an endeavour of Al-Falah Charitable Trust, which has been running three colleges on the campus, namely Al Falah School of Engineering and Technology (since 1997, Graded A by NAAC), Brown Hill College of Engineering and Technology (since 2008), and Al-Falah School of Education and Training (since 2006, Graded A by NAAC)." "This is absolutely wrong and misleading the public, especially the parents, students and stakeholders," the show-cause notice read. The NAAC has sought an explanation and directed the university to

Red Fort car blast: A look at Delhi's long, violent history of explosions

The latest explosion near Red Fort metro station, which claimed 13 lives, adds to a painful legacy of market and court blasts that have shaken Delhi in 2005, 2008 and 2011

Red Fort blast: Cops seal area after seizing car linked to terror module

Police has cordoned off areas within a 200-metre radius of the red Ford EcoSport car allegedly linked to suspects behind the deadly blast in Delhi, a day after it was seized from Haryana's Faridabad district, police sources said on Thursday. A bomb disposal squad has arrived for inspection after the vehicle was seized from Khandawali village in Faridabad on Wednesday evening, they said. Faridabad Police has also rounded up a person who allegedly parked the car in the village and handed him over to Delhi Police, officials said. Earlier, Delhi Police had sounded an alert across all police stations, police outposts, and border checkpoints to trace the red Ford EcoSport. The alert was issued after investigation revealed that the suspects had procured three cars -- a white Hyundai i20, a red EcoSport and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza -- to carry vehicle-borne IEDs. Police and multiple security agencies are now on the lookout for the third car. Sources said the Ford EcoSport is registered in

Red Fort blast: Death toll rises to 13 as another succumbs to injury

The death toll in the blast near Red Fort early this week rose to 13 after another injured person succumbed to his injuries at the LNJP Hospital here, an official said. The deceased has been identified as Bilal, he said. According to Delhi Police, information about Bilal's death was received from the hospital early on Thursday morning. The post-mortem will be conducted later in the day, officials said. With Bilal's death, the total number of fatalities in the high-intensity explosion on Monday evening has climbed to 13, while several others remain under treatment.

Delhi markets slowly returning to normalcy after Red Fort blast

Bazaars reopen under watchful eyes as national capital balances fear, caution, and hope for revival this wedding season

Red Fort blast case: DNA test confirms attacker; US offers help in probe

Speaking at the G7 Summit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said America had offered to assist India in investigating the Red Fort blast, praising authorities for their professionalism and restraint

Lal Quila metro station closed till further notice due to security reasons

The move comes amid heightened vigilance and precautionary measures in the national capital after the recent car blast near the Red Fort

Blast in Delhi may hit tourism briefly as US, UK issue advisories

US, UK issue travel advisories as peak season kicks off

Cabinet terms November 10 Red Fort blast 'a heinous terror incident'

The Union Cabinet condemned the Red Fort explosion as a heinous terror act, directing agencies to act with urgency to identify and bring perpetrators and their sponsors to justice

Cabinet calls Delhi blast a terror act, reiterates zero tolerance policy

The Cabinet described the incident as a "senseless act of violence" perpetrated by "anti-national forces" and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families

Ford EcoSport car linked to Red Fort blast suspect seized in Faridabad

A red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case has been traced and seized in Faridabad district's Khandawali, police said. When asked if the EcoSport car has been traced, a Faridabad police spokesperson confirmed over the phone, saying, "Yes, it has been found in Khandawali village". Earlier, the Delhi Police sounded an alert across all police stations, posts, and border checkpoints in the national capital to trace the red Ford EcoSport car. The alert was issued after the investigation revealed that other suspects, already connected to the Hyundai i20 used in the explosion, were also in possession of another red-coloured car. At least five teams of Delhi Police were deployed to locate the vehicle, while neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Police had also been alerted to maintain heightened vigilance and assist in the search. Sources said the red Ford EcoSport is registered in the name of Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was allegedly driving the car before

PM Modi visits LNJP Hospital, interacts with survivors of Red Fort blast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the LNJP Hospital on Wednesday and met the survivors of the Red Fort blast that happened earlier this week. There was heavy security deployment in and around the hospital where the injured are undergoing treatment. Upon landing from Bhutan, the prime minister went straight to the LNJP hospital to meet those injured after the blast, officials said. He met and interacted with the injured and wished them a speedy recovery, officials said, adding that he was also briefed by officials and doctors at the hospital. A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving vehicle on Monday near the Red Fort traffic signal, claiming the lives of 12 people. Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the hospital to meet the survivors on Monday.

Al Falah University distances itself from doctors held in Delhi blast probe

Under the scanner after the Delhi blast, Al Falah University in Haryana's Faridabad on Wednesday said it has only a professional association with the two of its doctors arrested in connection with the incident and is anguished by the unfortunate developments. While distancing itself from the terror-linked doctors, the University in a statement asserted that it is a responsible institution and stands in solidarity with the nation. "We are deeply saddened and anguished by the unfortunate developments that took place and condemn the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these distressing events," a statement issued by University Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr.) Bhupinder Kaur Anand said. "We have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies.We wish to make it clear that the University has no connection with the said persons apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University," she said.

Red Fort blast: Mobile dump data shows key suspect recced area in January

The development came after the police analysed Dr Muzammil Ganaie's mobile dump data, adding that they suspect the recces were part of a larger conspiracy to target the monument on January 26