“Delhi Red Fort Blasts: The Turkey Connection”, For Political India, November 17, 2025
“On November 10, 2025, a car bomb exploded near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, killing at least 13 people (including the suspected suicide bomber) and injuring over 20 others. The attack, described by Indian authorities as a “heinous terror incident” perpetrated by “anti-national forces,” is the deadliest in the Indian capital since the 2011 Delhi High Court bombing. It is being investigated under anti-terrorism laws, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) leading the probe. The blast occurred during evening rush hour in a crowded area, amplifying its impact on public safety and national security. A nefarious connection to Turkey with sophisticated soft-power networks, is being probed by authorities.
The Turkey Connection: Unravelling the Delhi Blast Conspiracy
Indian investigators have traced the roots of the Delhi bombing to a sophisticated terror network with significant operational links to Turkey. At the center of the probe are two Kashmiri doctors, Dr. Umar un Nabi, identified as the suicide bomber who perished in the blast, and Dr. Muzammil Shakeel (also known as Muzammil Ganaie), who traveled to Turkey earlier in 2025. Intelligence reports indicate that during their visit, they met with a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler known as “Ukasa” (or possibly “Jes Muhammad”), operating out of Ankara. This meeting allegedly served as the catalyst for a broader conspiracy against India, with discussions centering on plans for coordinated bombings across Delhi, including high-profile targets like the Red Fort ahead of Republic Day 2026.
The investigation has exposed a disturbing pattern of radicalisation among highly educated professionals, predominantly doctors of Kashmiri origin. Ukasa is believed to have orchestrated the recruitment and ideological grooming of this “white-collar” terror cell during their Turkey sojourn, providing logistical support, funding, and operational guidance through encrypted communication platforms like Session and Signal. The module’s connections extend to Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind, Al Qaeda’s South Asian affiliate, suggesting a convergence of terror networks with transnational reach. CCTV footage captured Umar Nabi leaving a mosque near Turkman Gate just hours before the attack, corroborating the timeline established by investigators……..”
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