New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has made another breakthrough in the probe into the November 10 suicide car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, arresting a seventh accused connected to the attack. The incident claimed several lives and left many injured, prompting a nationwide investigation into the network behind the bombing.
The latest arrest is that of Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Faridabad, who investigators believe played a crucial role in providing shelter and logistical support to the main bomber, Umar Un Nabi, shortly before the attack. His detention has helped the agency piece together additional details about the group’s movements and the mechanisms used to prepare the explosive device.
NIA teams visited Soyab’s residence as part of a reconstruction exercise, accompanied by previously arrested accused Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai. During the inspection, officers identified a grinder and a portable furnace allegedly stored by Muzammil at the location. These items are suspected to have been used in crafting parts of the improvised explosive device. The visit also helped investigators retrace the steps taken by the suspects in the days leading up to the blast.
Authorities say Soyab, who works with Al Falah University, was aware of the plans and offered deliberate assistance to Umar. He is expected to be produced in court, where the agency will seek custody for further questioning.
This arrest adds to the six others already taken into custody as part of the case and the wider terror module under scrutiny. Those detained earlier include individuals linked to procuring the vehicle for the attack, offering technical expertise, managing recruitment, coordinating logistics and providing ideological reinforcement for the operation.
Investigators have also conducted searches and verification drives at various locations, including Al Falah University, to validate the movements of the accused and identify areas where planning and assembly activities may have taken place. With several leads still open, the agency is working closely with state police units across multiple regions to trace remaining operatives and dismantle the entire network behind the attack.
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