Investigators probing the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort have uncovered links between the key suspect, Dr Umar Mohammad—also known as Dr Umar Un Nabi—and a Turkiye-based handler identified by the codename “Ukasa,” according to sources familiar with the probe.
The national capital was shaken on Monday evening when a slow-moving vehicle detonated at 6:52 pm close to the historic monument, killing 13 people and injuring several others. Harrowing visuals from the scene showed charred vehicles and bodies strewn across the road.
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Now on its third day, the investigation is being spearheaded by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is examining the possibility of an international terror link. As part of the inquiry, three doctors from Al-Falah University in Faridabad—where Dr Umar was employed—have been detained for questioning.
Officials are also tracing the chain of ownership of the vehicle used in the attack and reconstructing its movements in the lead-up to the explosion, as they piece together the broader network involved in the incident.
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