A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) exploded near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025, killing several people and damaging property. According to the NIA chargesheet filed on May 14, 2026 (a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused), 11 people were killed and several others were injured. The deceased main perpetrator was Dr. Umer Un Nabi, and all 10 accused were linked to the organisation Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The explosive used in the blast was Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), which the accused manufactured clandestinely. The Union Cabinet had condemned the incident as a terrorist incident on November 12, 2025, and directed urgent investigation. (Earlier reporting attributing the attack to Jaish-e-Mohammed or a Masood Azhar revenge motive, and an ANFO/ammonium-nitrate explosive, is superseded by the NIA chargesheet.)
Car Bomb Near Red Fort in Delhi Killed 11; NIA Chargesheet Links Case to AGuH/AQIS
A vehicle-borne IED exploded near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025. The May 14, 2026 NIA chargesheet says 11 people were killed and several injured, the deceased main perpetrator was Dr. Umer Un Nabi, the accused were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH)/AQIS, and the explosive used was TATP.
Key facts
- A vehicle-borne IED exploded near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025.
- The NIA chargesheet (May 14, 2026) states 11 people were killed and several others injured.
- NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused; the deceased main perpetrator was Dr. Umer Un Nabi.
- All accused were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of AQIS — not Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- The explosive used was Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP); the Union Cabinet condemned it as a terrorist incident on November 12, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025?
A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) exploded near Delhi's Red Fort, killing several people and damaging property.
How many people were killed according to the NIA chargesheet?
The NIA chargesheet filed on May 14, 2026 states that 11 people were killed and several others were injured.
Which organisation were the accused linked to?
All 10 accused, including the deceased main perpetrator Dr. Umer Un Nabi, were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).
What explosive was used in the blast?
The explosive used was Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), which the accused manufactured clandestinely.
What action did the Union Cabinet take?
The Union Cabinet condemned the incident as a terrorist incident on November 12, 2025 and directed an urgent investigation.
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