Delhi Blast Probe Reveals Dr Umer Tested IEDs in Hidden Laboratory Near Al-Falah University

New Delhi: The investigation into the car blast that took place on November 10 near the Red Fort in Delhi has made shocking revelations. According to the investigating agencies, the main accused, Dr. Umar Un Nabi, had prepared a secret lab in his house near Al-Falah University in Faridabad. It was here that he used to test different chemicals and try to make bombs based on instructions received from his handlers based in Pakistan.

Where was the IED used in the blast made?

According to sources, there is a strong possibility that the “loosely assembled” IED used in the blast near the Red Fort was prepared in this home lab. This information came to light when the doctors of the Jaish module arrested in Faridabad were interrogated. It is believed that during interrogation, Muzammil Ganai shared the details of this lab, after which, during the raid, testing equipment and traces of explosives were found there.

Were the accused doctors in direct contact with Pakistani handlers?

Investigation has revealed that Dr. Omar, Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Adeel Rather were in contact with three handlers associated with Pakistan's Jaish-e-Mohammed—Faisal, Hashim and Ukasha—on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram. From these handlers, they were sent videos, radical materials, and instructions on bomb making. Agencies believe that Umar was a bomb expert of this module, and that is why he had set up a lab in the house.

What did Omar do in home lab?

Omar mostly worked alone. He used to test chemicals, check the trigger mechanism, and try to increase the lethality of the IED by watching DIY videos. According to the agencies, it is clear that his plan was to make explosives on a large scale, and he was continuously experimenting.
Does the huge quantity of explosives recovered point towards some bigger plan?

In the raids conducted between November 8 and 10 in Faridabad, a total of more than 2,900 kg of explosive material was found in two places. It was packed in suitcases and bags, but there was no metal like shrapnel in it. This indicated that the bombs were not yet assembled and the final stages of preparation were pending.

Can Delhi blast and Naugam blast be linked?

The investigating agencies are also looking into whether the car blast near the Red Fort, which is initially being considered accidental, has any connection with the “accidental” blast that took place at Naugam police station on Friday night. Both the incidents are being investigated by combining the timeline and pattern of explosives.