Delhi Blast Investigation: Police Hunt for Dr. Umar Un Nabi as DNA Evidence Examined in Red Fort Explosion Case

Sources indicated that Umar Nabi had taken shelter at a mosque located on Asaf Ali Road in the vicinity of Ramlila Maidan.

New Delhi:

Delhi Police conducted an investigation in the Gautampuri area, seeking information about an address connected to Dr. Umar Un Nabi, who is the main suspect in the recent car explosion near the Red Fort.

Local residents reported that police officers displayed a photograph and identification of Dr. Umar Un Nabi, but community members stated they had no prior knowledge of this individual.

A resident informed ANI, "Police officers arrived searching for someone named Umar Nabi, showing identification and a photograph. We have informed the authorities that nobody here recognized the person they were inquiring about."

According to insider sources, Faridabad Police have confiscated a red Ford EcoSport vehicle (registration number DL 10 CK 0458) believed to be associated with Dr Umar Un Nabi, the principal accused in the Delhi blast incident.

Sources revealed that Umar Nabi had temporarily resided at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road near Ramlila Maidan. "After departing from the mosque, the suspect proceeded directly to the Sunehri Masjid parking facility. He left his vehicle in the parking area at approximately 3:19 pm," the sources further stated, mentioning that investigative teams are currently analyzing Umar's mobile communications and signal data.

Previously, Delhi Police issued an alert regarding the red Ford EcoSport registered in Umar Un Nabi's name and communicated this information to law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. A high-ranking official confirmed that all police stations, border checkpoints, and security posts throughout the national capital were placed on alert to locate the vehicle, suspected to be the second automobile used by the suspect in addition to the Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion.

As part of the forensic investigation, DNA samples from Dr Umar Nabi Bhat's mother and brother – who is suspected of involvement in the blast – have been collected and transferred to the AIIMS forensic laboratory for comprehensive analysis. These samples will be compared with remains recovered from the explosion site, currently preserved at Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi.

In conversation with ANI, Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of Forensic Medicine at AIIMS Delhi, emphasized that DNA profiling is essential for human identification.

"DNA profiling is utilized in human identification to connect an individual to biological evidence by examining unique portions of their DNA," Dr Gupta explained.

"This technique represents a powerful tool and the gold standard in forensic science for identifying suspects, victims, and establishing biological relationships. It is employed in various scenarios including criminal investigations, disaster victim identification, and paternity verification," he added.

Earlier, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) had obtained DNA samples from Umar Nabi's mother for analysis. Nabi, who allegedly was operating the Hyundai i20 that detonated near the Red Fort on November 10, is thought to have been observed driving the vehicle on both the Mumbai Expressway and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway before entering Delhi.

Investigation agencies are monitoring the movements of both vehicles and examining potential connections to terrorist networks.