New Delhi: The investigation into the Delhi blast has uncovered a plot by a Jaish-linked “white-collar” terror module to execute serial blasts across multiple Indian cities, sources told news agency. One of the accused has confessed that the conspiracy was hatched in 2023, as agencies decoded the network behind the November 10 blast that killed 13 people near the Red Fort.
Officials say the i20 car explosion was a panic-triggered detonation, while the larger plan involved coordinated attacks. Dr Muzammil Shakeel, close associate of suicide bomber Umar Mohammad, told NIA investigators he had spent two years preparing—stockpiling explosives, remotes, and other bomb-making supplies.
Muzammil bought urea, ammonium nitrate, and 26 quintals of NPK fertiliser worth ₹3 lakh from Gurugram and Nuh. Additional chemicals were sourced from Nuh, while electronic components came from markets in Faridabad. He also purchased a deep freezer to store and stabilise explosive mixtures. Umar processed the fertiliser and arranged other ingredients. Investigators recovered a flour mill used to grind urea.
Self-Funded Operation
Sources said the entire blast conspiracy was self-funded. The accused raised ₹26 lakh: Umar contributed ₹2 lakh, Muzammil ₹5 lakh, Adil Rather ₹8 lakh, Muzaffar Rather ₹6 lakh, and Shaeen Saeed ₹5 lakh. A fight over money between Umar and Muzammil at Al Falah University led Umar to give him his Red EcoSport, later recovered from Faridabad.
While Umar died in the blast, the remaining accused—who all worked at Al Falah University—are in custody. The institution itself is under scrutiny for financial irregularities.
Arms Purchase & Turkey Link
Muzammil admitted to buying an AK-47 for ₹6.5 lakh, later found in Adil Rather’s locker. He identified his handler as Mansoor and Umar’s as Hashim—both working under a senior handler named Ibrahim.
Muzammil, Adil, and Muzaffar also travelled to Turkey on instructions from Okasa, linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). They were meant to enter Afghanistan, but the handler backed out after a week. Investigators say Okasa communicated with Muzammil on Telegram until questioned about his handler.
Bomb Manuals & Multi-Location Plot
Umar studied online tutorials on bomb-making before gathering materials, sources said. Investigators believe the evidence points to a coordinated multi-location blast plan.
The conspiracy, with both foreign links and domestic support modules, is now under deeper scrutiny by investigating agencies. (Agencies)
