The manhunt expands as police search for the crucial second vehicle.
The investigation into the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi has taken a significant turn, with security agencies launching a massive, multi-state manhunt for a second vehicle linked to the primary suspect, Delhi bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi. Police teams across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have been mobilized to track down a red Ford EcoSport bearing the registration number DL10CK0458.
Investigators believe the suspects utilized this EcoSport in addition to the white Hyundai i20 that was detonated at the Red Fort, an area of high national importance. Authorities have put a high alert across the regions, instructing all patrol staff and picket teams to immediately intercept any red Ford EcoSport matching the description.
The registration details reveal that the car, number DL10CK0458, was registered to Umar Un Nabi at the Rajouri Garden RTO on November 22, 2017. Police staff have been ordered to remain outside, fully armed, and to report any sightings of the vehicle instantly to senior authorities. The objective is to secure the vehicle and gather further evidence related to the larger conspiracy.
This new clue significantly deepens the ongoing Red Fort blast investigation. The explosion on Monday evening tragically killed at least 12 people and injured several others, triggering a major National security alert across the country.
Further reports suggest that the bomber, Dr. Umar, had a complex network. He allegedly plotted the attack alongside two associates, Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Shaheen, who were subsequently arrested in the Faridabad arrests. The three were reportedly part of a larger 9-10 member terror logistics cell, alarmingly comprising five to six doctors.
The arrested doctors are accused of leveraging their professional access to procure materials, assemble explosives, and coordinate operations. The recovery of 2900 kgs of explosives from the associates highlights the seriousness of this Jaish-e-Mohammad link and the magnitude of the terror plot. The intense scrutiny is now focused on the timeline of the attack, particularly a three-hour window that could reveal if the explosion was part of a wider, organised doctor terrorist network or an isolated act of panic. The hunt for the EcoSport is considered a critical step in dismantling this entire module.
