Investigators examining the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort have discovered three 9mm cartridges at the site, Delhi Police sources told ANI. Officials revealed that two of the cartridges were live, while one was an empty shell. This calibre of ammunition is normally banned for public use and allowed only for security forces or those with special permission, raising concern about how it ended up at the scene.
Police officers also confirmed that no pistol or firearm parts were found during the search. The absence of a weapon has made the discovery even more confusing and has opened up new lines of investigation.
Forensic Team Probing Whether Ammunition Was Fired
Experts are now checking if the cartridges were actually fired at the location or if someone placed them there intentionally to mislead the investigation. Officials said the cartridges are being treated as an important clue, but the missing weapon suggests the possibility of multiple scenarios.
Crime Branch Widens Probe; Focus Turns to Al Falah University
Earlier on Saturday, the Delhi Police Crime Branch intensified its investigation and started checking possible links to Al Falah University. Officials confirmed that two FIRs have been filed so far one for cheating and another for forgery based on evidence found during the inquiry.
A Crime Branch team also visited the university’s Okhla office, issued a formal notice, and asked for important documents. Investigators are reviewing whether any academic or administrative processes were misused in events related to the blast.
Clues Emerge From Nuh: Dr. Umar’s Movements Under Watch
New information has surfaced from Nuh, where Dr. Umar Muhammad who died in the blast was reportedly seen moving around for several hours before the explosion. Investigators learned that he had rented a room behind the Goyal Ultrasound Centre for ten days. The arrangement was made through Shoeb, an electrician working at Al Falah University.
After the blast, police found the rented room locked, prompting a joint raid by teams from the Delhi Police, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Nuh. Officers believe the location might hold critical evidence.
CCTV Footage Under Review
CCTV recordings from the ultrasound centre are now being carefully reviewed. Initial visuals show the i20 car involved in the explosion, which may help investigators map Dr. Umar’s movements and activities before the incident.
Search Operations Expand Across Nuh and Nearby Areas
Multiple teams from the NIA, Delhi Police, and Haryana Police are conducting searches across Nuh and nearby locations. They are looking for people who interacted with Dr. Umar or who could have played a role in preparing the explosive device.
The car blast near the Red Fort had earlier claimed 12 lives and left several others injured, making the investigation even more urgent.
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