NIA Arrests Faridabad Man for Aiding Red Fort Blast Suspect

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced the arrest of a resident from Faridabad in connection with the recent car bomb attack near the Red Fort in Delhi. The attack, which occurred on November 10, resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals and left many others injured. The arrested individual, identified as Soyab, is accused of providing shelter and logistical support to the main suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, prior to the attack.

Soyab was taken into custody for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar at his sister-in-law's residence shortly before the explosion. Following his arrest, he was placed in NIA custody for a period of seven days to assist in ongoing investigations. Dr Umar has been linked to a terror network described as 'white-collar' by authorities and was previously arrested alongside several associates connected to Al-Falah University in Faridabad.

The NIA's investigation has revealed that Soyab, who worked as a ward boy at Al-Falah University, maintained regular contact with Dr Umar and another associate, Muzammil Shakeel. Investigators stated that Soyab routinely transported patients from Mewat to Dr Umar and Muzammil, thereby establishing a consistent relationship with them. He is also accused of facilitating Dr Umar's movement before the attack, including arranging accommodation in Nuh and other locations.

A spokesperson for the NIA indicated that the agency is actively pursuing various leads related to the suicide bombing and is conducting searches across multiple states in collaboration with local police forces. "The agency continues to pursue various leads in connection with the suicide bombing, and has been conducting searches across states in coordination with the respective police forces in a bid to identify and track others involved in the gruesome attack," the spokesperson stated.

The car blast at the Red Fort occurred shortly after the NIA arrested several individuals, including three doctors associated with Al-Falah University, and seized approximately 2,900 kilograms of explosives. This seizure has highlighted a white-collar network allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, operating in regions such as Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Prior to Soyab's arrest, the NIA had detained six associates of Dr Umar. The agency has also extended the custody of Amir, one of the previously arrested suspects, by an additional week. The NIA continues its extensive search operations to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to this case, as the investigation unfolds and more information comes to light.