Suicide Bombing Is 'Martyrdom Operation' In Islam: Delhi Bomber Umar Nabi In Viral Video

A self-recorded video of Dr. Umar Mohammad, the prime accused in last week's deadly blast near Delhi's Red Fort, has surfaced, providing the first direct insight into the mindset of the bomber. The blast claimed 13 lives.

The young medical professional is seen calmly articulating a justification for suicide bombing, which he reframes as a "martyrdom operation", a concept he claims is recognised in Islam but is widely "misunderstood."

"One of the very misunderstood concepts is the concept of what has been labelled as suicide bombing. It is a martyrdom operation," Dr. Umar, also known as Umar-un-Nabi, states in the in the undated video He argues that such an operation is based on the presumption of death at a destined time and place, adding, "Don't fear death."

The video presents a chilling portrait of a new face of terrorism in India: educated, articulate, and methodically radicalised. His composed demeanour while discussing the heinous act stands in stark contrast to the violence of the crime.

Video Dispels Accidental Blast Theory

The emergence of the recording has led investigators to conclude that the Delhi car blast was a carefully planned terrorist act, negating earlier speculation that the explosives may have detonated accidentally during transport.

A Quiet Man Who Underwent a Radical Shift

Originally from Pulwama's Koil village, Dr. Umar was described by relatives as a quiet and introverted man who was often immersed in books. However, police sources indicate a significant behavioural shift in recent months.

He had been absent from his university duties since October 30 and had begun frequent travel between Faridabad and Delhi, with visits to mosques near the Ramleela Maidan and Sunehri Masjid areas.

The probe intensified after raids in Faridabad on November 9 led to the recovery of a massive cache-nearly 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate-and the arrest of several accomplices. Dr. Umar vanished following these raids and is believed to have gone underground near Dhauj village after switching off multiple phones.

International Connections Uncovered

The investigation has also revealed that Dr. Umar, along with an arrested associate, Dr. Muzammil Ganaie, had previously travelled to Turkey. Indian security agencies suspect their handlers are operating from that region, pointing to the involvement of an international terror module in the planning of the attack.