In a significant development in the investigation of the recent Delhi car blast near the Red Fort, forensic DNA testing has conclusively identified Dr. Umar Un Nabi as the prime suspect. The blast, which claimed 12 lives, including that of the suspect, occurred in a high-security zone, raising serious concerns about national security. Delhi Police confirmed the identity after matching DNA samples from Dr. Umar’s remains with those of his mother and brother, analyzed at the AIIMS forensic laboratory. Dr. Sudhir Gupta, Head of Forensic Medicine at AIIMS, emphasized the reliability of DNA profiling in establishing biological relationships and identifying individuals in criminal investigations. The forensic team examined 21 biological samples, including those from other victims and traces found on damaged vehicles. Investigators are now focusing on tracing the origin of the explosives, potential handlers, and whether the incident was part of a larger conspiracy. The investigation has also revealed that Dr. Umar stayed at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road before the blast and parked his car in the Sunehri Masjid parking lot. A red Ford EcoSport, registered in his name, has been seized as part of the probe. Delhi Police, along with central agencies, are intensifying efforts to uncover the terror angle behind the incident, with multiple teams deployed across Delhi and neighboring states.
