FSL Team Recovers Two Types of Explosives from Delhi Red Fort Car Blast Site: Investigation Updates

Forensic experts investigate at the blast site following an explosion near the Red Fort, Tuesday.

New Delhi:

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team investigating the car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort has discovered two live cartridges and samples of two distinct explosive types on Tuesday, according to sources.

FSL sources revealed that both live cartridges were recovered directly from the blast site and have been submitted for comprehensive forensic analysis. Investigators also collected potential traces of ammonium nitrate and another unidentified explosive substance, with the exact nature pending confirmation through laboratory testing.

All collected samples have been transferred to the FSL laboratory, where experts are performing tests to identify the precise composition of the materials. The conclusive report is anticipated in the coming days, which will establish the explosion's nature and the materials utilized.

Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for families of those killed in Monday evening's car blast near the Red Fort, with Rs 5 lakh allocated for permanently disabled individuals and Rs 5 lakh for those seriously injured.

Meanwhile, investigations into the terror attack near the Red Fort are advancing quickly. Preliminary findings suggest that the car explosion was not a conventional suicide blast but was triggered in panic by the suspect.

Security agencies have been conducting raids across multiple locations connected to terror networks, recovering significant quantities of explosives in Faridabad, Saharanpur, Pulwama, and other areas. Investigators believe the suspect acted hastily under increasing pressure.

Sources informed ANI that the suspect did not follow typical suicide car bombing patterns—neither ramming the car into a target nor colliding intentionally. The blast near the Red Fort deviated from the usual modus operandi of suicide bombers who aim to cause maximum casualties.

Agency sources also disclosed that the bomb was premature and not fully developed. The explosion created no crater, and no shrapnel or projectiles were discovered. The vehicle remained in motion when the blast occurred, and the IED was not designed to inflict heavy casualties.

Due to nationwide vigilance and coordinated crackdowns, security agencies successfully prevented what could have been a major attack, the sources stated.

Moreover, after transferring the Delhi car blast probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday instructed the agency to submit its investigation report promptly. He also directed the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to analyze and match samples collected from the blast site and provide a comprehensive report on the explosion without delay.

In the meeting, the Home Minister officially transferred the case investigation from Delhi Police to the NIA, directing the anti-terror agency to conduct a thorough probe into the incident and submit a detailed report as soon as possible.

He also instructed the FSL to carefully examine and match samples collected from the blast site, including material evidence and remains recovered from the charred vehicle.

The Home Minister emphasized the need for a swift and coordinated investigation to determine the nature of the explosives used and identify those responsible for the attack.