The Delhi Police on Sunday confirmed that three 9mm-caliber cartridges were recovered from the Red Fort blast site — two live and one empty shell.
“These cartridges are prohibited for civilian use and are typically restricted to security forces or individuals with special authorization. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the cartridges ended up at the blast scene,” a police official said.
Separately, sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that Dr. Janisar Alam, a resident of the Dalkhola area in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, has been detained. A taxi operator from Haryana was also detained in connection with the case.
According to investigative sources, the primary suspect, Doctor Umar, had stayed in a rented accommodation in Nuh’s Hidayat Colony just before the Delhi bomb blast. Police sources indicate that on November 10, Umar left this rented accommodation in his i20 car, carrying the explosives.
The house is said to belong to the sister-in-law of a university electrician, Shoaib, who is already in police custody.
Investigation uncovers alleged honey-trap ring targeting Kashmiri hospitals:
In a related development, a major investigation has been launched following the recovery of 14 mobile phones from the residence of Dr. Adeel. The devices contained explicit photographs, video calls, and records of late-night encrypted conversations with numerous women from Kashmir, conducted through apps like Session and WhatsApp.
According to officials, the evidence points to a coordinated honey-trap operation. The alleged model involved using these women to build intimate relationships with local doctors. The primary objectives were to extract personal information and vulnerabilities from the medical professionals, gain influence within hospitals, and secure access to medical facilities for unidentified “patients” sent by handlers.