Delhi blast likely a suicide attack to avoid arrest, say sources

Initial investigations into the Red Fort car blast suggest it was a suicide attack planned to cause maximum damage after the Faridabad terror module was busted. Police suspect the involvement of Pulwama-based Dr. Umar Mohammad, linked to JeM and AGuH outfits

New Delhi: The initial investigation into the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station has hinted that this could be a suicide attack to cause maximum damage, said sources on Tuesday.

The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car, a Hyundai i20, parked near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. High alerts have been issued in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai, with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced.

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