Delhi Red Fort blast not suicide attack: Initial intelligence findings

Intelligence reports have emerged that the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort was not the result of a planned terror attack or a suicide bombing. 

According to sources, the suspected terrorist, Umar Mohammad, had not intended to carry out a blast at the site. Instead, he was reportedly transporting an explosive-laden vehicle to another location when the incident occurred.

As per sources, investigators believe that Umar Mohammad, fearing arrest amid the ongoing nationwide anti-terror operations, was attempting to evade capture. Preliminary forensic analysis suggests that the explosion was caused by an incomplete improvised explosive device (IED) that did not fully detonate. This incomplete detonation significantly reduced the blast intensity, preventing large-scale damage or casualties.

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Sources have further indicated that the vehicle was in motion at the time of the explosion, lending weight to the theory that the blast was accidental rather than intentional. 

Notably, a massive explosion was reported on Monday evening in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort, triggering panic in the area. The blast left 10 people dead, while several others were injured. The national capital has been placed on a high alert following the blast.