Forensic Team Confirms Powerful Explosives in Delhi Red Fort Blast
In a shocking revelation, forensic experts confirmed that not just ammonium nitrate but high-grade explosives were also used in the Delhi Red Fort Blast. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) stated that one of the samples collected from the site was even more powerful than ammonium nitrate indicating the use of a new or modified explosive substance in the attack. The preliminary findings have raised serious security concerns, officials said at the end of their initial analysis.
Over 40 samples, including cartridges, live ammunition, and explosive materials, were recovered from the scene. Officials revealed that ammonium nitrate — a common fertiliser and oxidising agent — was one of the key ingredients, but the second explosive material found was far more potent and destructive.
Fuel Oil Used as Secondary Substance in the Explosion
According to forensic reports, the explosive was triggered using fuel oil, a petroleum-based substance. Experts clarified that ammonium nitrate alone cannot explode; it needs a secondary substance and a detonator to activate. In this case, fuel oil acted as the catalyst, making the blast extremely powerful and lethal.
The Delhi Red Fort Blast occurred around 6:52 pm on Monday when a Hyundai i20 exploded near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, killing nine people and injuring nearly two dozen others. Visuals showed mangled vehicles and damaged property across the area.
Experts Find Cross-Injury Patterns and Internal Damage
Medical experts at Maulana Azad Medical College identified a cross-injury pattern among victims — indicating they were thrown against hard surfaces due to the shockwave. Several victims also suffered from severe internal injuries to their lungs, abdomen, and ears, suggesting that the explosion happened at close range.
No traditional explosive fragments were found on the bodies, hinting that a new or improvised explosive material might have been used in the Delhi Red Fort Blast.
IED May Have Been Improperly Assembled, Say Sources
Top intelligence sources revealed that the improvised explosive device (IED) used in the attack may have been improperly assembled, limiting its full potential impact. The blast followed soon after Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana police busted a terror module and arrested Dr. Muzammil Shakeel and Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather — aides of prime suspect Dr. Umar Mohammad. Authorities believe the arrest may have triggered Dr. Umar to execute the Delhi Red Fort Blast.
FAQs
Q: What caused the Delhi Red Fort Blast?
A: The Delhi Red Fort Blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) made using ammonium nitrate and high-grade explosives.
Q: How powerful was the explosion near Red Fort?
A: Experts revealed one of the explosive samples was more powerful than ammonium nitrate, indicating a high-impact blast.
Q: Who are the main suspects in the Delhi Red Fort Blast case?
A: Intelligence agencies have linked the attack to Dr. Umar Mohammad, following the arrest of his associates Dr. Muzammil Shakeel and Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather.
Q: Was ammonium nitrate the only explosive used in the Delhi Red Fort Blast?
A: No, the FSL confirmed that another unidentified high-grade explosive, stronger than ammonium nitrate, was also used.
