Delhi terror attack: CCTV captures Umar Nabi leaving mosque near Turkman Gate before Red Fort blast

NEW DELHI: New CCTV footage has emerged showing suspect Dr Umar Nabi, who allegedly drove the explosives-laden car, leaving a mosque near Turkman Gate just hours before the blast on Monday evening.Investigators are studying the visuals to track Umar Nabi’s movements and identify any accomplices involved in the attack.

The footage is expected to provide critical insights into the planning and coordination of the terror plot.Foiled terror conspiracy: Accused planned simultaneous blasts with IEDs and NPK fertiliserThe investigation into the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, which claimed 13 lives, continues to unfold. On Thursday, investigative agencies revealed that around eight suspects were allegedly planning coordinated explosions at four different locations, with each pair assigned a specific target city.Preliminary findings indicate that the accused groups had planned to move in pairs, each carrying multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for simultaneous attacks. Those under scrutiny include individuals with links to previous terror cases, notably Red Fort blast accused Dr Muzammil, Dr Adeel, Dr Umar, and Shaheen.Sources said the police were able to thwart a major terror conspiracy aimed at executing a series of blasts across multiple Indian cities.

The accused reportedly raised approximately Rs 20 lakh in cash, which was handed over to Umar to cover operational expenses. These funds were allegedly used to procure over 20 quintals of NPK fertiliser— a blend of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) that can be used to extract explosive material — worth around Rs 3 lakh from Gurugram, Nuh, and nearby areas, intended for IED preparation.Investigators have also found that Umar had created a Signal app group with two to four members to securely coordinate their activities.(With agency inputs)