New Delhi, Nov 11 (NationPress) The preliminary inquiry into the car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station indicates that it might have been a suicide attack aimed at inflicting maximum harm, according to sources on Tuesday.

The explosion took place on Monday evening when a Hyundai i20, registered in Haryana, detonated while parked near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, resulting in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries. In response, heightened alerts have been issued across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai, with increased security measures around crowded areas and religious institutions.

Initial findings suggest that the attacker intended to execute the blast. Upon learning that the Faridabad module had been dismantled, he orchestrated a suicide attack to maximize destruction and evade capture, as per sources.

Agencies are currently exploring all leads to uncover the motive behind the explosion.

This incident followed closely on the heels of police action that dismantled a terror network associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind in Faridabad, where authorities seized 2,900 kg of explosives along with a substantial cache of weapons.

Authorities also reported the arrest of two doctors from Jammu and Kashmir, Adil Ahmad Rather and Muzammil, who were connected to these terror organizations. Their apprehension reportedly instigated panic within the terror group, leading to the blast.

Officials have stated that no possibilities are being dismissed, though all evidence currently points towards an act of terrorism. Sources have indicated that the car involved was purchased by one Tariq, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, whose connections to the Faridabad module are still under scrutiny.

The explosion occurred at approximately 6:52 p.m., igniting a fire that engulfed nearby vehicles. Investigators believe that the Faridabad module significantly contributed to the supply of explosives and the planning of the attack. There are also suspicions that one Dr. Umar Mohammad, associated with the Faridabad group, was present in the vehicle during the explosion.

A DNA analysis will assist investigators in identifying who was in the car at the time of the blast. Authorities have been tracking Mohammad for several days, as he was reportedly linked to the Faridabad network. Mohammad is known to have been active in terror funding and the trafficking of weapons.

The chain of ownership remains vital to the investigation. It has been established that the car was initially registered to Mohammad Salman, who sold it to Nadeem, who then transferred it to a car dealer in Faridabad. The vehicle eventually reached Tariq before falling into the hands of Dr. Umar Mohammad. Tariq is currently undergoing questioning by the police.

It remains uncertain whether the vehicle was intended to detonate while parked or if the attackers fled in haste following the disruption of the Faridabad module.

An official from the investigative agency remarked that all indications presently suggest a Fidayeen (suicide) attack. Sources have added that the attack was executed in a hurry and may not have unfolded according to the original plan.