Forensic experts matched the DNA samples collected from Umar’s family in Kashmir with the remains recovered from the blast site, confirming his identity. The explosion, caused by high-intensity explosives in a white Hyundai i20, ripped through a crowded street outside the historic monument, triggering panic in Old Delhi.

Investigators say Umar was part of a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked terror network operating across Faridabad, Lucknow, and South Kashmir, which included multiple doctors using fake identities to procure chemicals and materials for explosives.

Among those detained in the wider probe are Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a former lecturer accused of helping form JeM’s women’s wing, and two others — Dr. Muzammil Ganaie and Ajamul Malik. Police also arrested cleric Maulvi Irfan, suspected of radicalising the group.

Sources revealed that Umar and Ganaie had recently travelled to Turkey, where their handlers operated through encrypted Telegram groups. The duo reportedly received instructions to plan attacks on crowded areas during Diwali, inspired by the 2008 Mumbai terror strikes, but failed to execute them.

Multiple agencies — including the Delhi Police Special Cell, J&K Police, and UP ATS — are now tracing the remaining members of the “doctor module” believed to have links with foreign-based terror handlers.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking after the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada, said that although the US had extended an offer to assist, Indian agencies were fully capable of managing the investigation.
“We’ve offered to help, but they don’t need our help — they’re doing a good job. The Indians need to be commended for how measured, cautious, and professional they’ve been,” Rubio stated.

Rubio confirmed that the explosion was a terrorist attack, involving a car loaded with high-intensity explosives that detonated near the Red Fort on Monday evening. The blast came just hours after Delhi Police dismantled a terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, arresting eight suspects, including three doctors.

Rubio said he had spoken to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about the incident. Jaishankar later confirmed their discussion, saying he appreciated Rubio’s condolences over the loss of lives. “We also discussed trade, supply chains, and developments in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific,” Jaishankar shared on social media, describing the interaction as a “good meeting.”

This was the second meeting between the two leaders in two weeks, following their earlier talks at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Meanwhile, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) officials have collected over 40 samples from the blast site. Preliminary findings indicate the use of ammonium nitrate in the explosives. Investigators believe the main accused, Dr. Umar, was in contact with a Turkiye-based handler and was plotting an attack reminiscent of the 2008 Mumbai terror strikes.

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All confirmed fatalities so far are civilians, while several others have been injured, though their conditions remain unclear. Disturbing footage and photos from the site show bodies, including those of children, scattered across the area. Rescue teams continue searching under rubble, raising fears that the death toll may rise further.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a long history of counter-terrorism operations and drone strikes, which have frequently resulted in civilian casualties. Earlier this year, Amnesty International warned that recurrent air and drone strikes in the region show a disregard for civilian life. Isabelle Lassee, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty, highlighted that authorities have failed to protect residents amid escalating attacks.

According to local police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 605 terror incidents between January and August 2025, claiming the lives of 138 civilians and 79 police personnel. August alone saw 129 incidents, including six deaths among army and paramilitary personnel.

Following Operation Sindoor, which destroyed nine major terrorist hideouts across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) are reportedly establishing new bases deeper in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa near the Afghan border. The province’s mountainous terrain and historical hideouts from the Soviet-Afghan war and post-9/11 conflicts provide natural cover, complicating security efforts.

This tragic incident underscores the vulnerability of civilians in conflict-prone areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as ongoing airstrikes and counter-terrorism operations continue to put lives at risk.

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These strikes forced key groups to reconsider their positions. Reports suggest that Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen have started relocating camps. Many are being moved from PoK to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).Officials said India already had accurate intelligence about old camps. This made those sites highly vulnerable to future attacks. To reduce risk, terrorists began leaving PoK camps for safer border areas.

Some reports indicate that militants are moving hastily without proper arrangements. Analysts believe the shift shows how much pressure terror headquarters are now facing.The relocation offers India short-term relief. But experts also warn of new challenges. Terror groups may attempt to regroup in their new strongholds. Indian security agencies remain on high alert.

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