Red Fort blast case: No evidence found; NIA releases four, including three doctors
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released four individuals, three doctors and a fertiliser dealer, who were detained in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast, after investigators found no concrete evidence linking them to the main accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi. The development was first reported by India Today.
Dr Rehan, Dr Mohammad, Dr Mustaqeem and fertiliser trader Dinesh Singla were arrested from Haryana’s Nuh district. All four had past links with Umar and were associated with Al-Falah University, which has come under the radar over suspected terror-related activities. Investigators also examined whether explosive materials were procured from any fertiliser dealer, but no such link could be established.
After three days of intensive questioning, officials found no substantial evidence or digital footprint connecting them to the blast conspiracy. Their families confirmed their release but declined to comment further. NIA will, however, continue to keep them under watch.
So far, seven individuals from the Mewat region have been detained in the case, of whom four have now been freed. The investigation has expanded into Mewat based on new leads gathered from abandoned mobile phones and CCTV footage recovered from the blast site.
The November 10 explosion near the Red Fort, which destroyed a Hyundai i20 car, claimed 13 lives and left several injured. NIA has identified Dr Umar, a medical professional from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, working at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, as the key orchestrator of the attack.
Investigators say they have uncovered a “white-coat terror module’’ involving highly educated individuals, including medical professionals. Nearly 3,000 kg of explosives were recovered during raids linked to the module. Officials suspect Umar may have triggered the blast prematurely after sensing that the operation had been compromised.
Further investigations indicate a larger conspiracy targeting multiple cities, with alleged links to terror outfits. Arrests have been made from different parts of the country, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir, as the probe continues.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
