Red EcoSport Discovery and Forensic Breakthroughs Hint at Military-Grade Plot
Investigators recovered a red Ford EcoSport registered to Dr. Umar Nabi from a Haryana farmhouse, providing a crucial breakthrough in the Red Fort blast case. Forensic teams from the National Bomb Data Centre confirmed traces of PETN and Semtex, explosives typically restricted to military use, suggesting a high-level supply chain. Analysis of 42 samples from the site indicates that a time-triggered detonator was used, possibly employing a wristwatch circuit and dual battery system for precision activation. Officials believe this sophistication points to external training or imported expertise. The NIA suspects that remnants of JeM’s Afghanistan-based technical wing were involved in remote guidance of the operatives. With fresh leads emerging from recovered electronics and Telegram chats, authorities are focusing on the cross-border funding trail. Delhi remains on high alert as investigators race to identify all local collaborators before further attacks can be orchestrated.
