In a major breakthrough in the Delhi Red Fort blast case, Faridabad Police have recovered a red Ford EcoSport (registration number DL 10 CK 0458) believed to be linked to the prime suspect, Dr Umar Nabi. The vehicle was found parked near Khandawali village, according to a police spokesperson.
The area around Khandawali village has been cordoned off as a precaution. Authorities have not yet searched the car due to suspicions that it may contain explosives. A CFSL team has arrived at the scene to inspect the vehicle.
Red Ford EcoSport, with number plate DL10CK0458, linked to prime suspect of Delhi blast Dr Umar has been found in a Haryana village https://t.co/flUmoiipxB pic.twitter.com/yB7bLyuZjB
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According to sources quoted by ANI, prior to the car blast on the evening of November 10, Umar Nabi had stayed at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road near Ramlila Maidan. After leaving the mosque, he proceeded directly to the Sunehri Masjid parking lot, where he parked his car at around 3:19 p.m. Investigative agencies are now examining Umar’s mobile phone data and signal history as part of the ongoing probe, the sources added.
Investigators earlier disclosed that the suspects possessed another red car besides the i20 used in the explosion. The vehicle in question is a red Ford EcoSport, and efforts had been underway to locate it. They also revealed that a suspected terrorist linked to the Faridabad-based Jaish module is still at large in Delhi.
Investigators earlier stated that the suspects had arrived in Delhi using two vehicles and were seen together in the Chandni Chowk parking lot.
CCTV footage from the parking area and nearby locations confirmed their presence. Investigators added that one of the suspects has been moving around in a red Ford EcoSport, registered in Delhi under the number DL10CK0458. The car is registered in the name of the prime accused, Dr Umar Nabi.
This revelation sparked panic across the capital, prompting authorities to issue a high alert throughout Delhi. Security has been intensified at all VVIP zones, historical monuments, markets, and other crowded areas.
Sources revealed that Umar is the second owner of the vehicle, while the first owner is a man named Devendra. Interestingly, Devendra’s name also appears in the ownership records of the Hyundai i20 used in the blast. Police are now investigating whether the same Devendra is involved in both cases or if two different individuals are involved.
To locate the red EcoSport, Delhi Police reached out to all car dealers and workshops in the city. Five special police teams were deployed to trace the vehicle, and all police stations, posts, and border checkpoints in Delhi were put on alert. Police in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were also informed to assist in the search.
The Red Fort blast on November 10 caused severe damage; eight vehicles were completely destroyed, while 22 others, including e-rickshaws, autos, taxis, and buses, were partially damaged. According to sources, the explosive device had been placed on the back seat of the i20 car.
