NIA Arrests Another Aide Of Delhi Car Bomber, Was Involved In Modifying Drones, Making Rockets

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it has arrested another close associate of Delhi car bomber Umer un Nabi as the probe escalates in the case linked to the Red Fort blast that killed

10 people and injured 32 earlier this month.

The latest arrest, made in Srinagar, has been identified as Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district.

According to the NIA, Jasir allegedly provided specialised technical assistance to the module, including modifying drones and attempting to build improvised rockets in the weeks leading up to the deadly attack.

Investigators say Jasir was an active co-conspirator who worked closely with suicide bomber Umer un Nabi, helping him prepare for the strike that shook the national capital on November 10.

Second Arrest In 48 Hours

Jasir’s arrest comes just a day after the NIA picked up Amir Rashid Ali, another associate of Umer un Nabi, in what the agency described as a “major breakthrough” in the case.

Amir, a resident of Samboora in Pampore, was held in Delhi for allegedly facilitating the purchase of the Hyundai i20 car used in the suicide attack. The vehicle had been registered in his name.

NIA has also forensically confirmed that the charred remains recovered from the blast site belonged to Umer un Nabi, an assistant professor at Al Falah College of Medical Science and Research Centre who was simultaneously working for a Jaish-linked terror module preparing large-scale attacks across India.

A massive seizure of over 2,900 kg of explosives last week is believed to have foiled several planned strikes.

On Sunday, the agency seized another vehicle belonging to Nabi, which is now being examined for clues and digital evidence.

Probe Widens; Multiple Leads Under Scrutiny

With the latest arrest, the NIA has intensified its investigation, exploring multiple angles to fully map the conspiracy behind the attack.

Several agency teams are conducting searches across states, following technical trails and questioning possible facilitators.

So far, the agency has examined 73 witnesses, including survivors of the blast, as it works to identify every individual linked to the terror operation.

The NIA said efforts are underway to “uncover the entire ecosystem” that enabled the attack, suggesting more arrests may follow as the investigation progresses.