In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort terror attack probe, investigators have traced Dr Umar Nabi, the Pulwama resident who drove the i20 car that exploded near Lal Quila Metro Station, to a mosque close to the blast site. Dr Nabi was reportedly seen at the Turkman Gate Mosque near the Red Fort.
“In a viral CCTV footage confirmed by Delhi Police, the accused Dr Umar Un Nabi can be seen at Turkman Gate Mosque near Red Fort,” news agency ANI wrote while sharing the picture on X (formerly Twitter).
Delhi terror blast case | In a viral CCTV footage confirmed by Delhi Police, the accused Dr Umar Un Nabi can be seen at Turkman Gate Mosque near Red Fort. pic.twitter.com/wDFAaySf3D
— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2025
Red Fort terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into the Red Fort terror attack. The Centre has described it as a “terror attack” on Wednesday and assured that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
The white i20 car seen in the CCTV footage was driven by Dr Umar Nabi, a resident of Pulwama, after waiting for nearly three hours in the parking lot adjacent to the Red Fort. He was 32 years old and was employed at Al-Falah University. However, the university administration has distanced itself from the “white-collar” terror module, stating that they were only involved with the accused in a professional capacity. The university has also assured that it will cooperate with the investigative agencies.
Police in Haryana have found a red Ford EcoSport, which belongs to Dr Umar Nabi, from a farmhouse in Haryana’s Khandawali village. Forensic and ballistic experts are currently examining the vehicle for potential evidence, The Indian Express reported