On November 10, 2025, at 6:52 pm IST, a white Hyundai i20 car exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 20. The car, identified as belonging to Dr. Umar Un Nabi — an assistant professor at Al Falah University, Faridabad — had been parked near the Red Fort for over three hours before the blast. Police determined it was a suicide attack, with ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and other improvised explosives used. The Indian government on November 12 formally declared the incident a terrorist act, invoking Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Union Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the attack. The incident was allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, reportedly as retaliation for the killing of 10 family members of JeM chief Masood Azhar. India arrested a Kashmir resident in connection with the attack on November 16. The blast damaged multiple vehicles and raised serious questions about urban security infrastructure near sensitive heritage monuments.
Car Explosion Near Red Fort, Delhi — Government Labels It Terrorist Act Under UAPA
On November 10, 2025, at 6:52 pm IST, a white Hyundai i20 car exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 20. The car, identified as belonging to Dr. Umar Un Nabi — an assistant professor at Al Falah University, Faridabad — had been parked near the Red Fort for over three hours before the blast. Police determined it was a suicide attack, with ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and other improvised explosives used. The Indian government on November 12 formally declared the incident a terrorist act, invoking Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Union Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the attack. The incident was allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, reportedly as retaliation for the killing of 10 family members of JeM chief Masood Azhar. India arrested a Kashmir resident in connection with the attack on November 16. The blast damaged multiple vehicles and raised serious questions about urban security infrastructure near sensitive heritage monuments.
Key facts
- Car explosion near Red Fort, Delhi on November 10, 2025 killed at least 15 people and injured 20+.
- Identified as suicide attack by Dr. Umar Un Nabi using ANFO explosives in a Hyundai i20.
- Government invoked UAPA Sections 16 and 18 to declare it a terrorist act on November 12.
- Attack allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed as retaliation for killing of JeM chief's family members.
- A Kashmir resident arrested in connection with the attack on November 16, 2025.
- Union Cabinet passed resolution condemning the attack; raised urban security infrastructure concerns.
Mains angle
Q: Analyse the November 2025 Red Fort car explosion and the government's invocation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, highlighting concerns raised about urban counter-terrorism preparedness.
Answer (50 words):
On November 10, 2025, a Hyundai i20 exploded near Delhi's Red Fort at 6:52 pm, killing eleven and injuring several. The NIA chargesheet states that TATP was used and links the accused to AGuH/AQIS. The government invoked Sections 16 and 18 of UAPA on November 12, arresting a Kashmir resident on November 16.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where did the car explosion near Red Fort, Delhi occur, and how many casualties resulted?
The car explosion occurred on November 10, 2025 at 6:52 pm IST near the Red Fort in Delhi, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 20 others.
Under which sections of UAPA did the Indian government declare the Red Fort car blast a terrorist act?
The Indian government invoked Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on November 12, 2025 to formally declare the Red Fort car blast a terrorist act.
What explosive material was used in the Red Fort car explosion of November 2025?
The attacker used Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) and other improvised explosive devices in the Hyundai i20 car identified as belonging to Dr. Umar Un Nabi, an assistant professor from Faridabad.
Which terrorist organisation was allegedly linked to the Red Fort car blast of 2025?
The attack was allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and is believed to have been carried out as retaliation for the killing of family members of the JeM chief.
What legislative and administrative response followed the Red Fort car blast?
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the attack, UAPA Sections 16 and 18 were invoked to classify it as a terrorist act, a Kashmir resident was arrested on November 16, 2025, and concerns were raised about urban security infrastructure gaps.
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