Delhi Blast: Route Trail of Killer Car Explained in Pics - From Faridabad to Red Fort Where 12 Died

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Delhi: The silver Hyundai i20 that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring several others, wasn’t just a passing vehicle, it was a silent traveller on a deadly mission. CCTV footage and toll booth records have now pieced together its chilling journey across the city, tracing its movement from Faridabad early in the morning to the final moments before the 7 pm explosion that shook Old Delhi’s heart.

The Morning Drive from Faridabad

The car’s day began long before Delhi’s rush hour. At 7:30 am, the Hyundai i20 was first seen at a Faridabad hospital. Just 43 minutes later, at 8:13 am, CCTV captured it crossing the Badarpur toll booth, entering the national capital from the Faridabad side.

At 8:20 am, the car stopped briefly at a petrol pump near Okhla Industrial Area, filling up before continuing its drive deeper into Delhi.

Across Central and Old Delhi

Throughout the day, the car was spotted weaving through several parts of the city, including Darya Ganj, Kashmere Gate, and Sunehri Masjid, mapping a route through densely populated and high-security zones. Police now suspect this movement wasn’t random — it could have been a reconnaissance mission to identify the ideal location for the blast.

Three-Hour Halt Near Red Fort

CCTV footage shows the i20 entering a parking area near the historic Sunehri Masjid, adjacent to Red Fort, at 3:19 pm. It stayed there for more than three hours, a detail that has drawn sharp focus from investigators.

At 6:22 pm, the car is seen leaving the parking lot, heading towards Chandni Chowk and then looping back near Red Fort.Check Delhi Blast Live Updates

The Final Minutes Before the Blast

Minutes later, the vehicle reappeared on Subhash Marg, near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, where it eventually exploded just before 7 pm, ripping through the evening crowd.

Another CCTV clip captured the car navigating through heavy traffic, the driver masked in black. A separate camera angle revealed a striking resemblance between the man and Dr Umar Mohammad, a fugitive from Faridabad linked to a terror network — a lead that’s now under intense scrutiny.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site, said a comprehensive analysis was underway. “All possibilities are being explored and a thorough investigation will be conducted, taking all options into account,” he stated.