NIA Arrests Ninth Suspect in Delhi Red Fort Blast Case

The National Investigation Agency has apprehended Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth suspect in the investigation of the Red Fort blast that claimed 13 lives. This arrest follows a series of detentions linked to the incident, including individuals accused of providing logistical support and harboring suspects. The NIA's ongoing investigation has revealed connections among the suspects and has led to significant seizures of explosive materials. As the agency continues its efforts, the implications of this case highlight the persistent threat of terrorism in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 19, 2025, 20:18 IST

NIA's Ongoing Investigation into Red Fort Blast

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Thursday the arrest of another individual linked to the blast that occurred near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, resulting in the deaths of 13 people.

Identified as Yasir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir, he was apprehended in Delhi.

Dar is accused of being an active participant in the conspiracy behind the explosion and has reportedly pledged to engage in self-sacrificial operations.

According to the NIA, investigations revealed that Yasir maintained close connections with other suspects in the case, including Umar Un Nabi.

Nabi, a medical professional, is believed to have been the driver of the vehicle that detonated. Following the incident, the Union government labeled it a terrorist act.

The agency further disclosed that it had conducted searches earlier this month at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting individuals suspected of involvement in the blast. During these operations, several devices and incriminating materials were confiscated.

On December 9, the NIA arrested Bilal Naseer Malla from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly providing logistical support to Nabi and for destroying evidence related to the attack.

Previously, on November 16, the agency arrested Amir Rashid Ali, who was identified as an aide to Nabi. The NIA claimed that the Hyundai i20 used in the blast was registered under Ali's name, marking the first arrest in this investigation.

The following day, another associate of Nabi, Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, was taken into custody in Srinagar. Wani hails from Qazigund in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

On November 20, four additional suspects were arrested, including Muzammil Shakeel Ganai from Pulwama, Adeel Ahmed Rather from Anantnag, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay from Shopian, and Shaheen Saeed from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

On November 26, a seventh suspect named Soyab from Dhauj in Faridabad, Haryana, was arrested for allegedly providing support to Nabi.

Hours before the blast, police reported that they had dismantled an inter-state and transnational terror module operating in Faridabad and Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

At that time, authorities revealed the recovery of 2,900 kg of materials used for making improvised explosive devices during raids across multiple states.

The NIA has been actively conducting raids in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its investigation into the blast and the associated terror module.