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New Delhi: Delhi on Monday evening was rocked by a blast near Red Fort metro station that killed at least 12 people and injured many. The explosion took place reportedly at an i20 car, and the blaze spread to three to four cars in the vicinity. Following the incident, security has been increased in the national capital and other important cities in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital on Wednesday to meet with the victims injured in the blast.
In this article, we will take a look at the doctors who have been allegedly linked with the Delhi blast and banned terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Notably, the central agencies, Jammu & Kashmir Police, Haryana Police, and Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested in joint operations at least seven suspects, including doctors from Al-Falah University, and recovered over 2,900 kilograms of explosives and firearms. The probe into the blast is now being conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Muzammil Ganaie hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama and worked as a doctor at Al-Falah University and teaching MBBS students. He is allegedly one of the main suspects in the terror module and has been arrested.
Officials have recovered from his rented accommodation in Faridabad 358 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, a Krinkov assault rifle, three magazines, 91 live rounds, a pistol with cartridges, timers, batteries, remote controls, and other bomb-making material. Muzammil allegedly recced the Red Fort area in January. As per the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, the samples from the Red Fort blast site indicate that ammonium nitrate was possibly used.
Hailing from Pulwama, Dr Umar Un Nabi, formerly an employee of Al-Falah University, was reportedly the driver of the i20 car that exploded in Delhi. He frequently changed locations and was under surveillance. He was reportedly present in the car during the blast.
Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather hails from Kashmir's Kulgam and has been arrested over the blast. He also worked at Al-Falah University and knew the above two people. An AK-47 rifle was allegedly recovered from his locker at GMC Srinagar.
Dr Shaheen Sayeed hails from Lucknow, and an assault rifle was allegedly recovered from her car in Faridabad. She was reportedly a close associate of Muzammil and maintained contacts in Kashmir. As per allegations, she played a role in logistical coordination.
Dr Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed has an MBBS degree from China and was arrested on November 8. He had a shawarma business in Rajendranagar, and allegedly used Telegram and social media to radicalise people.
He allegedly had contact with a handler named Abu Khadija linked to Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP). Police have reportedly recovered weapons from him and also arrested two of his aides.
Irfan Ahmad is a cleric and Imam from Shopian who allegedly radicalised several people. He reportedly recruited people and connected them with militant networks in Kashmir. The police have arrested him as well.
Maulvi Ishtiaq hails from Haryana's Mewat and was an Imam at Al-Falah Mosque. Police allegedly recovered over 2,500 kilograms of explosives from his home. He reportedly provided logistical support, including safe houses.
Dr Sajad Malik from Pulwama has been arrested and questioned. He is allegedly a friend of Umar Un Nabi. According to reports, these doctors used encrypted channels to communicate, coordinate, and move explosives.
