New Delhi: Suspicions are circling around Red Fort blast. It is being speculated that the blast was originally planned for 26th January. Police are investigating if the November 10 blast near Red Fort was part of a foiled plot. They are checking if it was initially intended for the Republic Day celebrations earlier this year. Mobile dump data was analyzed. The analysis identified Dr Muzammil Ganaie as one of the prime suspects. He was arrested in the recently busted “white-collar” terror module in Faridabad. He had carried out multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January 2025.
Notably, the Republic Day parade route runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the Red Fort. This area witnesses high-level VVIP movement every year. It also has heightened security.
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There are suspicions of a larger conspiracy. The recce was being done targeting Red Fort on 26th January. Police suspect the plan failed due to heavy patrolling and heightened security arrangements.
Police investigating data received from mobile phones
A senior police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The ongoing analysis of dump data retrieved from Dr Muzammil’s mobile phone has revealed crucial information.” Records showed his repeated presence in and around the Red Fort area in the first week of January.
“These visits were part of a detailed reconnaissance ahead of a planned attack on January 26,” the officer added.
Investigators said Dr Muzammil frequently visited the Red Fort with his associate Dr Umar Nabi. They went there multiple times to study security arrangements. They also analyzed crowd density patterns. Their movements were corroborated through tower location data and CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
Police are also analysing Dr Muzammil’s communications and digital footprint. They aim to trace the funding sources for the module. Furthermore, police want to determine how the explosives were procured. They are verifying whether other suspects conducted similar recces or provided logistical support to the arrested members.
The authorities are examining dump data of Dr Umar’s movement near the Red Fort. They want to check if he was in contact with anyone shortly before the blast.
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