Doctors arrested in Red Fort blast case as probe uncovers bomb videos and foreign handler links
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The Red Fort blast investigation has revealed a network involving doctors, bomb-making videos and suspected foreign handlers. Multiple arrests have been made as the NIA expands its probe.
New Delhi, India | Nov 21, 2025 :– The investigation into the Red Fort blast in Delhi has taken a startling turn with the arrest of several doctors and the discovery of bomb-making videos that point to a well-organised terror module. The blast, which killed and injured bystanders near one of the country’s most iconic landmarks, has led agencies to uncover a deeper network operating across states.
According to officials, the NIA has taken custody of multiple individuals, including medical professionals from Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. Their arrests have raised questions about how educated professionals became involved in such a plot. Investigators say the group had access to encrypted material, including videos demonstrating how to assemble explosives, and that these were shared through closed digital channels to avoid detection.
The vehicle used in the attack, a white Hyundai i20, was left parked near the Red Fort metro station hours before the explosion. Evidence suggests the operation was planned meticulously, with coded communications and clear division of roles among the members. Agencies believe the suspects received virtual guidance from a foreign handler who shared instructions through secure links disguised as routine documents.
One of the arrested doctors had reportedly recorded a video glorifying what he described as a “martyrdom mission,” which authorities say reflects the psychological conditioning behind the act. Investigators also found that the accused were trained to use code language to discuss materials and locations. These included terms meant to mask discussions about chemicals and movement plans.
The arrests have highlighted concerns about radicalisation spreading beyond conventional profiles. Officials explained that the accused may have used their professional environment, travel patterns and institutional access to evade initial suspicion. With the NIA now examining their financial trails and digital footprints, more arrests may follow as the scope of the case widens.
Security agencies from multiple states are now involved, given the possibility of links to groups outside India. The nature of the videos recovered and the communication patterns suggest influence from extremist organisations abroad. Investigators are looking at whether these handlers provided funds or logistical support for the attack, or whether the accused built their capabilities primarily through online indoctrination.
Delhi remains on heightened alert as agencies assess whether this module had planned additional strikes. Surveillance has been increased at transport hubs, public monuments and crowded marketplaces. Authorities have also begun reviewing security protocols in sensitive zones around the Red Fort area to prevent similar incidents.
Forensic teams are working to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the explosion. Early assessments indicate the device involved a crude yet powerful improvised explosive mechanism, likely assembled locally. The focus now is on identifying the source of the materials used and the exact timeline of when the device was put together.
Families of the victims continue to wait for updates as the probe expands. Officials have assured that those responsible will face severe charges and that the case will be fast-tracked due to national security concerns. While more information is expected to emerge in the coming days, the arrests so far have revealed how modern terror networks increasingly rely on online radicalisation and educated recruits who operate under the radar.
The Red Fort blast has shaken public confidence and renewed debates around counter-terror preparedness, especially in metropolitan cities. As the investigation continues, authorities say the findings could reshape how agencies track extremist activities in both physical and digital spaces.
