Entry into Delhi in the morning, blast in the evening… How did the explosive car reach the Red Fort from Badarpur? | Here is the timeline

At least 12 people have died and 24 have been injured in a powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The manner in which this blast occurred has created a stir in the national capital. Along with the Delhi Police, central investigative agencies are investigating every angle. The biggest question in the car blast near the Red Fort is how the car reached this very crowded area of ​​Delhi. Shocking revelations are emerging regarding this matter.

When was the car seen after entering Delhi?

Investigations by investigating agencies and CCTV footage indicate that the car carrying the blast entered Delhi around 8 a.m. on Monday. Then, via Badarpur, how and when it reached the Red Fort. The full details of where the car was seen before the blast are as follows.

8:04 am: Car enters Delhi from Badarpur toll booth
8:20 am: Car spotted at petrol pump near Okhla Industrial Area
3:19 pm: Car enters parking area adjacent to Red Fort
6:22 pm: Car exits parking area adjacent to Red Fort
6:52 pm: Blast occurs in car near Red Fort

Shocking revelations about the car after the blast

Earlier, police traced the entire chain of ownership of the Hyundai i20 car used in the blast. The car was transferred several times and finally reached the main suspect, Dr. Umar Mohammad. The Hyundai i20 used in the blast was purchased from a second-hand car dealer in Sector 37, Faridabad. According to sources, the Hyundai i20 was initially owned by Mohammad Salman, who was arrested on Monday night.

The car was first sold to Nadeem, then to a second-hand car dealer in Faridabad. It was later purchased by Aamir, then Tariq, who is also suspected of being linked to the Faridabad terror module. After that, Mohammad Umar purchased it. According to sources, investigating agencies are gathering more information about both Aamir and Tariq. A case has been registered in connection with the car blast under sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA, as well as the Explosives Act and several sections of the India(BHARAT)n Penal Code (IPC).

Other CCTV footage from the vicinity is being closely examined to determine who brought the car to the parking area, who entered or exited the car, and who drove it away. Investigating teams are also tracing the entire route, including where it came from, how it reached the Red Fort parking lot, and how it later proceeded to the traffic signal located directly opposite the monument.