Delhi Red Fort Blast: First CCTV Footage Of Suspicious i20 Car Shows Suspect Alone in Car

Delhi was rocked by a powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, leaving at least nine dead and 18 injured. CCTV footage captured shortly before the blast shows the suspect alone in a white Hyundai i20, wearing a black mask, as investigators trace the vehicle's movements in the hours leading up to the explosion.

According to reports, the Hyundai i20 was parked near the Red Fort around 3:19 pm and remained in the parking lot for approximately two and a half to three hours. The suspect did not get out of the car even once and left the parking area at 6:48 pm. Over 100 CCTV clips, including footage from Delhi toll plazas, are being analysed to determine the vehicle's complete route before and after reaching the site.

Police report have identified the suspect as Dr. Mohammad Umar, believed to be linked with the Faridabad module. Officials said Umar may have been either waiting for someone or following instructions while in the parking lot. DNA matching will be conducted to confirm the identity of the deceased and all individuals who were traveling in the i20 have been accounted for.

Delhi Police said over 100 CCTV clips from nearby streets and toll plazas are being examined to reconstruct the car's route. Sources told ANI that the footage confirms the suspect was alone while entering and exiting the parking area near Red Fort Gate 1.

Authorities are also tracing the vehicle's movements toward Daryaganj. Earlier reports had suggested that two to three people may have been in the car, but the CCTV footage appears to contradict this initial assessment.

The car was first spotted in a parking lot near the Red Fort at 3:19 pm, hours before the explosion. It was later seen in areas including Daryaganj, Kashmere Gate, and Sunehri Masjid, though the exact timing remains unclear. The vehicle left the parking lot at 6:48 pm, just minutes before the blast. The blast prompted a massive response from Delhi Fire Services, which deployed 20 fire tenders, while police cordoned off the area.

CCTV Footage and Suspect

Delhi Police said CCTV footage shows the suspect was alone in the car. Investigators are reviewing over 100 clips from nearby cameras to piece together the sequence of events.

One person has been detained for questioning about the vehicle, and police are also probing possible links to a terror module allegedly connected to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Earlier on Monday, authorities had busted this module and seized 2,900 kg of explosives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed and is in touch with Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah visited the injured in hospitals and coordinated with security and intelligence officials.

A high alert has been issued across Delhi. Neighboring states including Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have also stepped up security. The Delhi Fire Service said at least 20 fire tenders rushed to the scene, while police cordoned off the area to prevent further risk.

Chandni Chowk market will remain closed on Tuesday, but the Delhi government has not announced school closures for November 11. Security has been tightened around airports, heritage sites, metro stations, and key government buildings.