Early signs of extremist behaviour were visible in the conduct of Umar Un Nabi— the doctor who carried out the suicide car bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort — during his tenure at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, according to investigative sources cited by NDTV.
Intrusive Behaviour Towards Women Patients
Multiple former colleagues and patients told investigators that Nabi frequently questioned women about their adherence to religious norms.
Sources said he often approached women whose heads were uncovered, asking:
- “Why are you not wearing the hijab?”
- “Why is your head not properly covered?”
- “How many times do you offer namaz?”
Several described these questions as unprofessional and intrusive.
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Rigid Religious Views and Complaints Filed
Employees recalled that Nabi treated even minor deviations from his interpretation of “correct” religious practice as hostility.
Investigators also learned that he:
- Advocated gender segregation in classrooms
- Displayed a rigid, hardline interpretation of faith
- Frequently lectured colleagues on religious conduct
A number of patients filed formal complaints against him, leading to his termination from GMC Anantnag.
Shift to Faridabad and Alleged Radical Network
Following his dismissal, Nabi relocated to Faridabad and joined Al-Falah University as an assistant professor. Investigators believe he drifted further toward radical networks during this period.
According to officials, he joined multiple extremist messaging groups over the last two years, accelerating his radicalisation.
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Execution of Red Fort Car Bombing
On November 10, a Hyundai i20 packed with explosives detonated near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
Nabi was behind the wheel, investigators confirmed through DNA matching with samples from his mother.
Security forces later demolished his house in Pulwama on November 14.
