Delhi Car Blast Probe Finds Red EcoSport in Faridabad, Key Suspect Dr Umar Linked Vehicle

New Delhi: Investigators traced a red Ford EcoSport that they believe was used immediately after the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. The vehicle was found parked outside a house in Faridabad’s Khandawali village after a large-area search by multiple teams. Officers cordoned off the lane within minutes, secured the perimeter, and called in forensic and bomb disposal squads to examine the cabin, boot, wheel wells, and underbody. Early checks suggest fresh cleaning marks, possible plate tampering attempts, and traces that could match movement on the night of the explosion.

Where was the vehicle discovered?

The EcoSport was located in a residential pocket of Khandawali, a semi-urban stretch with narrow streets and several rental homes. According to local sources, the spot lies roughly twelve kilometers from Al-Falah University, an area recently in the news after arrests in a separate radicalization probe. Neighbors said the car appeared late at night and was left locked, raising curiosity only after police patrols stepped up. CCTV from nearby shops, private homes, and highway cameras is being pulled to reconstruct the vehicle’s approach route.

#WATCH | Haryana | Faridabad police have rounded up the red EcoSport DL 10 CK 0458, suspected to be linked to the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, in the Delhi blast case. It was found parked near Khandawali village.

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Who owns the suspect car?

Records show the registration number DL 10 CK 0458, listed under the name of Dr Umar-un-Nabi, also known as Umar Mohammad, identified as the main suspect in the blast case. Investigators believe the car could have been purchased using a false or temporary address to mask identity and movement. Officers are verifying insurance details, purchase invoices, and service history to map prior locations. The chassis and engine numbers are being cross-checked to rule out cloning. Any smartphone paring logs or old toll tags inside may reveal travel footprints.

Why does this find matter?

Recovering a suspected getaway vehicle often unlocks the timeline of the crime and exposes who met whom, where, and when. Tyre prints, soil fragments, hair or fiber strands, and latent fingerprints can link safe houses and handlers. Even minor digital traces, like a synced Bluetooth device or a cached navigation route, can point to other faces behind the plan. If confirmed, this EcoSport could connect the blast site to staging points outside Delhi and explain how the suspects slipped away so quickly despite checkpoints and heightened alert.

Are there wider network clues?

Agencies had earlier seized a Hyundai i20 believed to be tied to the same network, suggesting layered logistics and a pre-planned escape. The presence of two cars indicates roles such as pilot vehicle, switch car, and decoy run. Officers are comparing petrol slips, FASTag pings, and ANPR hits to see whether both vehicles moved together or rendezvoused post-blast. Leads from phone dumps around the blast time window are being matched with tower locations near Khandawali to spot overlaps. Each match strengthens the case for an organized module.

Who is leading the probe?

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now heading the investigation with coordination cells activated in Delhi Police and counterparts in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Joint teams are sharing forensics, travel logs, and interrogation notes through a central desk to cut duplication and speed decisions. Specialized units are examining explosive residues, trigger mechanisms, and wiring signatures to see if they match past incidents. District intelligence is simultaneously tracking any sudden absences, cash movements, and rentals paid in cash across NCR fringes.

What are investigators checking next?

The immediate focus is on establishing how many people were involved, their exact roles, and whether any foreign handlers guided the plot. Forensic swabs from the EcoSport will be compared with evidence lifted at the blast site. Investigators will also probe the house where the car was found and question known associates, including the friend linked to the address. If the vehicle’s GPS or phone-car integrations yield coordinates, teams will fan out to recover camera footage and eyewitness accounts, tightening the net around the suspected module.