New Delhi, Nov 16 : The investigation into the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has taken a significant turn after forensic teams recovered three cartridges two live and one empty of 9mm calibre from the site, sources said. The ammunition, which is prohibited for civilian possession, has raised serious questions about its origin and the circumstances leading up to the explosion.
Officials confirmed that no firearm or pistol components were found at the scene, a detail that has only deepened the puzzle for investigators. While the cartridges are being treated as a critical clue, the absence of a matching weapon has opened several investigative possibilities. Forensic experts are now probing whether the rounds were fired at the spot or planted to mislead authorities.
On Saturday, the Delhi Police Crime Branch intensified its probe, particularly examining possible links with Al Falah University. Two FIRs have been registered so far—one for cheating and another for forgery based on documents and evidence collected during the early stages of the investigation. A Crime Branch team also visited the university’s Okhla office, issuing notices and seeking records that may shed light on alleged irregularities involving individuals connected to the institution.
Fresh leads have meanwhile emerged from Nuh, where Dr. Umar Muhammad, who died in the blast, was reportedly seen moving around the area for several hours before the incident. Investigators discovered that he had rented a room behind the Goyal Ultrasound Centre for 10 days, arranged through Shoeb, an electrician employed at Al Falah University.
The room, found locked after the blast, has been raided by teams from the Delhi Police, NIA, and CIA Nuh, who believe it could hold vital clues. CCTV footage from the nearby ultrasound centre is now under close examination. Early frames show the i20 car involved in the explosion, helping officials piece together Umar’s movements in the hours leading up to the blast.
Multiple teams from the NIA, Delhi Police, and Haryana Police are currently sweeping through Nuh and surrounding areas to identify individuals who may have interacted with Umar or had any possible link to the device used in the explosion.