NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a comprehensive 7,500-page chargesheet on Thursday against 10 individuals in connection with the Red Fort car bomb explosion. This high-intensity blast, which took place on November 10, 2025, involved a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) that resulted in 11 fatalities, numerous injuries, and extensive property damage.
The chargesheet was presented to the NIA Special Court at Patiala House and names the accused as members of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The document is substantiated by 588 oral testimonies, 395 supporting documents, and over 200 physical pieces of evidence. It details how the group acquired specialized laboratory equipment, including MMO anodes and electronic circuits, through both online and offline channels.
Among those charged is Dr. Umer Un Nabi, identified as the alleged mastermind and a former Assistant Professor of Medicine at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. Following his death, confirmed via DNA fingerprinting, charges against him are set to be abated, while proceedings will continue against Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla, and Yasir Ahmad Dar.
The NIA’s extensive investigation covered various regions including Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi NCR, revealing a conspiracy involving radicalized medical professionals. The agency reported that the accused gathered clandestinely in Srinagar in 2022 to establish “AGuH Interim” after a failed attempt to migrate to Afghanistan via Turkey. Under this banner, they launched “Operation Heavenly Hind,” aimed at toppling the Indian government to institute Sharia law.
The investigation uncovered that the group was capable of manufacturing Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) explosives from commercial chemicals and was conducting tests to refine their mixture. Further evidence suggests that the module was also experimenting with advanced weaponry, including rocket and drone-mounted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) targeting Indian security installations.
Moreover, the NIA discovered that the accused had illicitly stockpiled prohibited firearms, including AK-47 and Krinkov rifles. Searches conducted at Al-Falah University and various sites in Jammu & Kashmir yielded crucial forensic and voice analysis data that bolstered the case.
As of now, 11 individuals have been arrested in relation to case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI, and the NIA is actively pursuing remaining absconders. The accused face multiple charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Explosive Substances Act, the Arms Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
