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New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In a major revelation in the ongoing investigation into the Red Fort blast case, which has thrown light on the funding trail, Delhi Police sources have revealed that Dr Omar Mohammed and his associates had raised around Rs 20 lakh in cash to carry out the conspiracy.
According to Delhi Police, the accused identified as Dr Muzammil, Dr Adeel, Umar and Shaheen collectively collected around Rs 20 lakh, which was later handed over to Dr Umar Mohammed.
The investigators have found that the group purchased more than 20 quintals of NPK fertilizer worth around Rs 3 lakh from Gurugram, Nuh and surrounding areas. It is suspected that this fertilizer was used in the manufacturing of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which led to the blast near the historic Red Fort.
Sources further revealed a money dispute between Omar and Muzammil, revealing a possible internal rift within the group. To maintain secrecy and coordinate his actions, Omar reportedly created a private signals group consisting of two to four members, through which logistics and communications about targets were managed.
In a significant revelation, investigators learned that minutes before the blast, Omar Mohammed had gone to a mosque in Old Delhi, where he stayed for more than 10 minutes before leaving towards the Red Fort. This detail, obtained through local intelligence and CCTV footage, is now being examined to understand whether he met an accomplice or received last-minute instructions there.
Adding to the evidence of the case, forensic experts recovered a severed piece of a leg near the steering of the i20 car that exploded at the scene. DNA analysis later confirmed that the biological sample matched Dr. Omar, effectively establishing his direct involvement in the attack.
The powerful blast occurred around 6.52 pm on November 10, causing panic in the national capital and prompting an immediate security alert. The blast occurred close to one of India’s most iconic monuments, raising concerns over a breach in the high-security zone around the Red Fort.
Following the incident, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation from the Special Cell of Delhi Police. NIA officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting forensic examination of the debris, including explosive remains, vehicle components and digital evidence.
–IANS
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