Investigators probing the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station have uncovered international travel links involving the prime suspect, Dr Umar U Nabi, and two other Kashmiri medical professionals, indicating a wider terror network.
Visit to Turkey Under Scanner
According to top-level sources, Umar U Nabi — who was driving the explosive-laden vehicle — travelled to Turkey in March 2022 along with two associates:
- Dr Muzammil Shakeel
- Dr Muzafar Ahmad Rather
The trio reportedly stayed abroad for more than two weeks and met around 14 individuals, including the brother of a man recently arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities are verifying whether they stayed in hotels for the entire duration.
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Role of the Three Doctors in the Conspiracy
Investigators believe:
- Umar U Nabi executed the attack by driving the vehicle.
- One associate assisted with logistics and recruitment.
- The third associate handled infrastructure and storage.
Dr Muzammil Shakeel, who worked at Al-Falah Medical School in Faridabad, allegedly rented rooms that were later found stocked with:
- Over 350 kg of suspected explosives
- Bomb-making materials
- Rifles and ammunition
- Electronic timers and remote devices
Possible Origins Traced to Late 2021
Sources claim the module’s overseas activity may date back to late 2021, with all three eventually coordinating their Turkey travel. Unlike other cases, no confirmed travel to Pakistan has been found.
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Expanding Investigation Across States
- Dr Muzafar Ahmad Rather, from Wunpora (Pulwama), is suspected to be the brother of Adeel, arrested in Saharanpur.
- Multiple search operations and arrests are expected across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
Officials say dismantling the network will require tracing not only explosive stockpiles but also the professional cover that allowed the suspects — all medical practitioners — to operate undetected.
