Red Fort Blast: Delhi Police Find Suspect’s Ford EcoSport in Haryana Farmhouse

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough just hours after issuing a high alert, Delhi Police on Wednesday located a red Ford EcoSport SUV suspected to be linked to the devastating Red Fort blast that killed at least nine people earlier this week.

The vehicle, registered under the name of Dr. Umar Un Nabi—the alleged mastermind behind the explosion—was found abandoned inside a farmhouse in Haryana’s Khandavali village, officials confirmed.

Faridabad police seize the red EcoSport DL 10 CK 0458, suspected to be linked to the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, in the Delhi blast case.

It was found parked near Khandawali village, Haryana

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Multi-Agency Operation Cracks Key Lead

After an intense, multi-agency manhunt spanning Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, police teams zeroed in on the red EcoSport bearing registration number DL10CK0458. Sources said the car was crucial to the terror plot, allegedly used by Umar Nabi and his aides for reconnaissance and logistical movements ahead of the blast.

“This is a key lead in one of Delhi’s biggest terror cases in years,” a senior official remarked, calling it the most significant investigation since the Pahalgam attack in April that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir.

Following the alert, all NCR borders, police posts, and stations were placed on high alert, and the vehicle’s registration and insurance details were circulated nationwide.

Fake Address, Crucial Forensic Evidence

Investigators said the car was purchased using a fake address in North-East Delhi provided by Umar Nabi. During a late-night raid at the location, police found no residents but recovered documents indicating frequent movement between Faridabad and Delhi.

The car’s discovery in Haryana has now prompted a full-scale forensic investigation. Experts are examining it for explosive residue, fingerprints, and DNA samples to establish its role in the terror logistics.

“The interior and boot area of the vehicle have been sealed for detailed forensic analysis. It may contain critical evidence connecting the suspects to the Red Fort explosion,” a senior investigator told reporters.

Link to JeM Network

Sources confirmed that Dr. Umar Un Nabi, a former faculty member at Al-Falah Medical College, Faridabad, was not only the registered owner of the EcoSport but also drove the Hyundai i20 that exploded near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening.

Nabi, who was killed in the explosion, is believed to have been a key operative of a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked terror module operating across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Investigations further suggest he frequently changed hideouts to evade central agencies after intensified security operations in Pulwama and Faridabad since mid-October.

Authorities believe the recovery of the EcoSport could unlock crucial insights into the planning and execution of the Red Fort terror attack, potentially leading to a wider crackdown on the JeM-linked network operating across northern India.