Is a Bengal Man Linked to the Delhi Blast Being Questioned?
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Key Takeaways
- Interrogations of Sabir Ahmed are ongoing in connection with the Delhi blast.
- The investigation has revealed financial ties to Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- A significant amount of explosives was seized prior to the blast.
- Medical professionals are being scrutinized for their involvement.
- The authorities are intensifying their efforts to dismantle the terror network.
Nadia, Nov 16 (NationPress) A resident of West Bengal, currently incarcerated in Presidency Jail, is undergoing interrogation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the Delhi car explosion incident, as reported on Sunday. Sabir Ahmed, hailing from Palashipara's Bara Naldaha in Nadia district, is detained under the Anti-Narcotics Act.
As per sources, security personnel, following directives from both state and central authorities, have been persistently questioning Ahmed within the jail premises.
In addition, his sibling, Faisal Ahmed, was apprehended by the Special Task Force for questioning related to the terror network on Thursday evening.
Authorities have escalated their investigation into the terror network after the fatal attack near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, which resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries on November 10.
Previously, investigators discovered that the driver of the Hyundai i20 vehicle that detonated near the metro station had received Rs 20 lakh via illegal financial means.
The explosion occurred at a traffic signal on Netaji Subhash Marg, adjacent to Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort metro station. Dr. Umar Mohammad was identified as the driver at the time of the explosion, confirmed through DNA testing.
Notably, the attack transpired shortly after authorities in Haryana's Faridabad confiscated 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, from a site approximately 50 km away from the national capital.
Security agencies are now investigating the financial connections of Dr. Umar, Dr. Muzammil, and another female doctor implicated in the terror module case, Dr. Shaheen.
Sources indicate that Muzammil informed officials that the physicians received Rs 20 lakh, allegedly from a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) handler, delivered via hawala.
Reports suggest a financial dispute arose between Umar and Shaheen regarding the money.
Additionally, several hawala operators have been detained for questioning, as per sources.
Approximately Rs 3 lakh was allocated for the purchase of fertilizers.
During raids at multiple locations in Faridabad linked to the terror network, officials retrieved significant amounts of ammonium nitrate, utilized as fertilizer and in explosives, which has been involved in terrorist activities and major disasters.
The Delhi explosion is being characterized as a “white-collar terror module”, involving multiple trained medical professionals with ties to Jammu and Kashmir.
A police officer validated that teams from the Special Cell, the NIA, and other units have conducted several rounds of examination at the blast site, gathering over 40 samples as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigations continue.