Who Is Umar Nabi, Pulwama-Based Doctor Named In Delhi Car Blast? What's His Link With Faridabad Terror Module

Who Is Dr Umar Nabi: Kashmir-based medic Dr Umar-un-Nabi has been linked to the Hyundai i20 car which exploded near Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Monday evening, killing at least 12 and injuring several others. Though DNA results are awaited, police said that Dr Umar was likely behind the wheels when the massive explosion rocked the car and nearby area.

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Who Is Dr Umar

-Dr Umar and Dr Muzammil, both belong to the same village in Kashmir's Pulwama district. Dr Muzammil was arrested earlier after explosives and ammunition were seized from his rented accommodation in Faridabad, Haryana.

-Three family members of Umar were arrested from Koil village in Pulwama during overnight raids by the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

-Umar’s family members were reportedly in contact with the Kashmiri doctors linked to the Faridabad terror module.

-Since the investigation into the Faridabad terror module began, police were trying to catch hold of Umar.

-As per Delhi Police, parts of the human body were found inside the vehicle that exploded.

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What We Know So Far About Delhi Red Fort Car Blast

Initial investigation into the deadly explosion in Delhi has hinted that the high-intensity blast may have been a suicide attack (fidayeen attack).

According to a report by news agency ANI, citing Delhi Police sources, investigators are of the view that Dr Umar Un Nabi, intended to carry out an explosion at a later date. However, when the Faridabad terror module was busted in the day and a huge amount of ammonium nitrate was seized, he allegedly shifted to a fidayeen-style operation, to maximise casualties and avoid capture by police.