In a recent update regarding the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation, police sources have disclosed that the apprehended terrorist, Dr. Umar Mohammad, was in communication with a handler known by the alias ‘UKasa’. Authorities suspect that this name may serve as a pseudonym to obscure the handler’s true identity. Intelligence reports indicate that the handler’s location has been traced to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, raising concerns about potential international connections. Furthermore, investigators are examining claims that several individuals from India traveled to Ankara in March 2022, a period during which they may have undergone radicalization or indoctrination.
Additionally, sources have indicated that the terrorists utilized encrypted communication channels to interact with their foreign handlers, receiving operational directives through these secure methods. The explosives, which were crafted from ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and other components, were referred to using coded language. Specifically, the terrorists employed terms like ‘shipment’ and ‘package’ to describe the explosives, with these code words being retrieved from their mobile devices. The communication between Dr. Umar and the arrested terrorist was facilitated through an encrypted messaging application known as the ‘Session App’, which is believed to have been instrumental in sharing sensitive information and coordinating activities related to the Red Fort attack.
In a significant forensic development, DNA testing has confirmed that Dr. Umar Mohammad was indeed the driver of the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort. Police sources report that this confirmation was achieved by matching DNA samples from Dr. Umar’s mother with bone and tooth fragments found in the charred remains of the vehicle. This evidence conclusively establishes that Dr. Umar was killed in the explosion and was the individual operating the car that detonated near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, resulting in the tragic loss of 12 lives and numerous injuries.
