NIA Unveils Details of Delhi Blast Linked to Al-Qaeda Offshoot
Delhi blast: Medical professionals module initiated plan linked to AQIS, says NIA
Hindustan Times
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that the high-intensity car bomb blast near the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, 2022, was orchestrated by a group of radicalized medical professionals linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The attack resulted in 12 fatalities, including the bomber, Dr. Umer Un Nabi.
- 01The Delhi blast was part of 'Operation Heavenly Hind' initiated by radicalized medical professionals.
- 02The NIA filed a 7,500-page charge sheet against 10 accused linked to the blast.
- 03The explosive used was Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), manufactured by the accused.
- 04The group had plans to target security establishments and expand operations across India.
- 05Evidence collected includes over 588 testimonies and various forensic materials.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a comprehensive charge sheet regarding the November 10, 2022, car bomb blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which killed 12 people, including the bomber, Dr. Umer Un Nabi. This attack was linked to a module of self-radicalized medical professionals associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The NIA's investigation revealed that the group had initiated 'Operation Heavenly Hind' in 2022, aiming to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia law. The charge sheet, spanning 7,500 pages, includes evidence from multiple states, detailing the procurement of arms and the manufacturing of explosives. The accused had used Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) for the blast, which they created through clandestine means. The agency has arrested 11 individuals and is pursuing others connected to the conspiracy, highlighting a significant threat to national security.
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The investigation and arrests highlight ongoing threats from radicalized groups, affecting public safety and security in India.
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