Encrypted Diaries Reveal Plot Details in Deadly Delhi Red Fort Blast Investigation

New Delhi:

Investigators discovered two diaries containing code words and encrypted messages at a Faridabad university where suspects worked, according to sources investigating the Delhi blast that occurred earlier this week. The explosion near Red Fort claimed at least 13 lives on Monday evening, with the investigation pointing to possible connections with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.

These potentially revealing diaries belonged to Dr. Umar Mohammad and Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, and were recovered from room number 13 in Building 17 of Al Falah University, where Dr. Muzammil resided.

Dr. Muzammil is one of three doctors from Al Falah who have been detained, while DNA evidence confirmed Dr. Umar as the driver of the i20 car involved in the explosion. Sources report that their diaries contained coded entries with frequent mentions of the word "operation," suggesting a connection to the recent attack.

The suspects allegedly communicated with foreign handlers through encrypted channels, using code words such as 'package' and 'shipment' to reference explosives including ammonium nitrate, oxide, and fuel oil.

Al Falah University, a private institution spanning 70 acres, is located approximately 27 km from the Haryana-Delhi border. Two additional doctors, Shaheen Saeed and Dr. Adeel Rather, both employed at Al Falah, are also in police custody.

Dr. Muzammil's Room 13 has been identified as the clandestine meeting location for Dr. Umar, Dr. Adeel, and Dr. Shaheen, with sources indicating this was where Monday's attack was orchestrated. Investigators believe a chemical component used in bomb manufacturing was obtained from the university laboratory situated just meters from Dr. Muzammil's room.

Forensic teams have secured chemical residue and digital evidence from both Room 13 and the laboratory. Experts suspect the explosive device was created by combining this chemical with small quantities of ammonium nitrate and oxide.

The university administration has stated they have "no connection" with the terror suspects.