Security forces on Friday demolished the Pulwama residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the man identified as the driver of the explosive-laden vehicle used in the Delhi blast near Red Fort earlier this week.
The house, located in Koil village, was torn down as part of the ongoing multi-agency investigation, officials confirmed.
Background of the Delhi Blast Case
The explosion, which occurred on Monday evening near Red Fort, killed at least 10 people and injured several others. Investigators said that Dr Umar Nabi was behind the wheel of the white Hyundai i20 involved in the incident. His identity was confirmed after DNA samples from the site matched with those of his mother, officials stated.
Nabi previously worked as an assistant professor at Al Falah University, Faridabad. According to Delhi Police, he was linked to two other suspects — Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie and Dr Adeel Rather — who were arrested in Jammu & Kashmir last week. The two were accused of storing more than 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate, detonators, timers and assault rifles at a location in Faridabad.
Investigators Expand Probe
Officials said Nabi acted “in panic and desperation” after a major crackdown on the group’s operations in Faridabad. Authorities have now seized another car connected to the case — a silver Maruti Brezza (HR87 U 9988) registered under the name of Dr Shaheen Shahid. This becomes the fourth vehicle under scrutiny.
The vehicles under investigation include:
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A white Hyundai i20 allegedly driven by Umar Nabi
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A red Ford EcoSport recovered from a village in Faridabad
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A Maruti Swift Dzire reportedly used by Dr Muzammil Ganaie
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A silver Maruti Brezza, seized on Thursday
Investigators believe these cars were used to transport firearms from J&K to Delhi-NCR and to move explosive materials across Faridabad and the Capital.
The case is currently being probed jointly by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and J&K Police, with Delhi Police coordinating intelligence inputs.
Legal Action Initiated
An FIR has been registered under multiple sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), including:
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Section 16 – terrorist acts
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Section 18 – conspiracy
Charges under the Explosive Substances Act have also been added:
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Section 3 – causing an explosion likely to endanger life
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Section 4 – attempt to cause an explosion
The FIR additionally invokes sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
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Section 103(1) – murder
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Section 109(1) – attempt to murder
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Section 61(2) – criminal conspiracy
The investigation continues as agencies reconstruct the logistics, network and motive behind the attack.
