By Atul Krishan
New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) DNA testing has confirmed the identity of Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort Metro station, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.
According to the Delhi Police, the match was verified using a sample from his mother.
Investigators made the breakthrough after Dr. Nabi’s leg was found trapped between a car’s steering wheel and accelerator, indicating he was at the wheel when the explosion occurred.
“A total of 21 biological samples were sent to the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) for examination. A total of 12 people died in the Red Fort blast, including the main suspect. The remaining samples were collected from biological remains found on the other victims and from the damaged vehicles in the vicinity, including cars and an e-rickshaw affected by the blast,” said a police officer.
The FSL collected DNA samples from Dr. Nabi’s mother to confirm his identity. He was allegedly driving the car involved in the blast near the Red Fort on the evening of November 10, 2025, which killed 12 people and injured several others.
According to Delhi Police sources, Dr. Nabi was also spotted with the vehicle on the Mumbai Expressway and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway before heading toward Delhi. Investigating agencies are examining the vehicle’s movements in detail.
Meanwhile, a severed hand was also found on the roof of a market gate within 500 meters of the blast site has further intensified the investigation. Delhi Police officials also reported that they were informed by the hospital this morning of another victim who succumbed to injuries during treatment.
In a related development, authorities have recovered diaries belonging to Dr. Umar Nabi and Dr. Mujammil from their rooms at Al Falah University. “The diaries were found on Tuesday and Wednesday from inside the campus of Al Falah University. One was recovered from Dr. Umar’s room number 4, and another from Dr. Mujammil’s room number 13,” a police source said.
Additionally, police seized another diary from a room used by Dr. Mujammil, the same location from which 360 kg of explosives had been confiscated earlier. This room is situated approximately 300 meters from Al Falah University.
“The recovered diaries and notebooks contain coded words, with references pointing to dates between November 8 and November 12. They have written the word “Operation” multiple times in the diaries,” police sources said. Today marks the third day since the explosion, with fragments of human remains still scattered near the blast site, underscoring the magnitude of the devastation.
Following the discovery, police have cordoned off the area for investigation. Another injured victim admitted to LNJP Hospital has succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Bilal, son of Ghulam Hasan, reportedly a resident from outside Delhi. Delhi Police officials received information from the hospital earlier this morning and promptly reached the location. Bilal’s post-mortem examination is scheduled for later today.
