Delhi Car Blast: Terrorists Planned Devastating Diwali Attack, Aborted It at Last Minute

In a shocking development, investigators probing the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort have uncovered that the accused had initially planned to carry out a devastating terror attack during Diwali but aborted the mission at the last minute.

The revelations come from the interrogation of key suspect Dr. Muzammil, who has allegedly admitted to detailed reconnaissance around the Red Fort area along with his associate, Dr. Umar.

Planned Attack During Festive Season

According to sources, Muzammil told the investigators that he and Umar had surveyed the area surrounding Red Fort as part of a larger plan to strike on January 26 next year. He also confessed that a separate plan to launch an attack on Diwali was considered but never executed. Officials believe this decision might have been influenced by heightened security or logistical issues.

A senior official said Muzammil's phone data dump has provided crucial leads about their activities and communications. "Muzammil and Umar had conducted detailed recce operations near Red Fort. They had intended to use the festival rush to cause maximum impact," the source revealed.

Doctor Duo and the Red Fort Explosion

Dr. Muzammil, a senior medical professional, is currently under investigation for his alleged role in the explosion that shook the national capital on Monday evening, killing nine people. His colleague and alleged co-conspirator, Dr. Umar, also from Al Falah University in Faridabad, is believed to have died in the blast after the car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station traffic signal.

The incident has triggered nationwide concern about the growing nexus between educated individuals and extremist networks. Investigators say the involvement of medical professionals highlights how terror groups are increasingly relying on individuals with technical knowledge and professional backgrounds.

'White Collar Terror Ecosystem' Under Lens

The probe has revealed that several individuals connected to Al Falah University may have been part of what Jammu and Kashmir Police have termed a "white collar terror ecosystem." According to officials, this network used encrypted communication platforms to coordinate recruitment, fundraising, and logistics for terror operations.

"The group has been using encrypted channels, for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement and logistics. Funds were raised through professional and academic networks, under the guise of social or charitable causes," an officer said. "The accused were found involved in identifying persons to radicalise, initiate and recruit them to terrorist ranks, besides raising funds, arranging logistics, procurement of arms and material for preparing IEDs," he added.

Expanding Scope of the Investigation

Investigating agencies are now focusing on tracing the financial trails and communication networks used by the accused. Officials believe the Delhi blast could be part of a larger terror conspiracy aimed at symbolic national targets. The aborted Diwali attack, coupled with the Republic Day plan, suggests a deliberate attempt to strike during high-visibility events.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police's special cell are jointly questioning several suspects associated with the accused doctors. More arrests are likely as the probe continues to unravel deeper links between radicalised professionals and cross-border handlers.