IA powerful car bomb detonated closed to the Red Fort in Delhi earlier this week — killing 12 people and leaving many others injured. The suicide bomber was eventually identified as Al-Falah University doctor Umar Nabi who worked with several other “white-collar” associates to pull off the attack. Intelligence agencies have now unearthed crucial new details about his movements before the blast.

Intelligence agencies uncovered a Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to three doctors — Umar, Muzammil, and Shaheen — on Sunday. Sources told ANI that the amount is suspected to have been routed by a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler through a hawala network.

Police detain Man who followed Umar into mosque

According to an Indian Express report, intelligence agencies have also arrested one person who appeared to ‘follow’ Nabi into the Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in Central Delhi. Extensive analysis of CCTV camera footage showed one person walking behind him and entering the premises. The source-based report said Umar Nabi had made a 15 minute visit to the mosque before heading to the carparking area near Red Fort. Around 50 cameras were analysed and several clips showed the suicide bomber walking towards the masjid and repeatedly turning back to look at something. Delhi Police Special cell officials said the suspect had been detained and was now being jointly interrogated by intelligence agencies.

“While he is walking, he turns back anxiously… We analysed the CCTV footage and saw another person in a blue attire walking behind him. He, too, enters the mosque after Umar. So far, we can’t say whether they were related or what exactly was their relation… but nothing is being ruled out,” a source told the publication.

Hiding in Haryana?

According to a Hindustan Times report, Nabi ad stayed in the Nuh area of Haryana until the day before the blast and used multiple mobile phones to communicate.

Forensic analysis reveals explosives contained…

Initial findings from the forensic science laboratory suggest that there was at least 30 to 40 kg of ammonium nitrate present in the car. Sources told The Indian Express that the explosives had also used triacetone triperoxide — both highly potent chemicals whose sale is heavily regulated. The findings are crucial as investigators are working to establish any possible links between the Delhi blast and the Faridabad terror module from which 358 kg of ammonium nitrate and other bomb-making materials were seized earlier this month.

Ammonium nitrate is commonly used as agricultural manure and legally sold only through registered vendors. The probe has so far revealed purchase of ammonium nitrate and fertilisers from outside the city – from shops at Sohna, Gurgaon and Nuh in Haryana. An NDTV report also added that Nabi had procured large quantities of fertilisers after paying in cash from a market in Nuh.