Key Highlights:
- Thirty-two vehicles, including Hyundai i20, Maruti Brezza, Swift Dzire and Ford EcoSport, were being prepared for coordinated six-phase serial bombings across Delhi-NCR on December 6, 2025
- Red Fort terror plot Investigation revealed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module operated through 22 educated professionals including doctors at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad
- National Investigation Agency seized nearly 3,000 kg of ANFO explosives and assault rifles, preventing catastrophic attacks planned for Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
Opening Overview
The National Investigation Agency uncovered a chilling Red Fort terror plot conspiracy involving thirty-two vehicles loaded with explosives targeting multiple locations across Delhi on December 6, 2025, marking the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya. The Red Fort terror plot, orchestrated by a Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed module, involved educated professionals including doctors who stockpiled nearly 3,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) explosives at medical institutions in Faridabad and Jammu & Kashmir. The Red Fort terror plot investigation, which intensified after a Hyundai i20 exploded prematurely near Red Fort on November 10, 2025, killing thirteen people, revealed a sophisticated six-phase attack plan designed to avenge the December 6, 1992 demolition of the 16th-century mosque.
Security agencies traced the Red Fort terror plot to a “white-collar” terror module that exploited professional credentials to evade suspicion while amassing military-grade explosives across multiple states. The National Investigation Agency identified all four vehicles initially recovered—including a Maruti Suzuki Brezza (HR87 U 9988), Ford EcoSport (DL10 CK 0458), Maruti Swift Dzire, and the destroyed Hyundai i20—as part of a larger fleet of thirty-two cars selected specifically because they were old and had been resold multiple times, making them difficult to trace.
DNA testing confirmed that Dr. Umar Mohammed (also known as Umar un-Nabi), who died in the Red Fort blast, was the driver of the i20 and had been coordinating the December 6 attack from Room 13 in Building 17 at Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
Terror Module Structure and Planning
The Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module discovered by Indian security agencies consisted of twenty-two educated professionals, including doctors, engineers, and a cleric, operating across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay, an imam at Nowgam mosque who previously worked as paramedical staff at Government Medical College in Srinagar, maintained direct contact with Jaish-e-Mohammed handlers in Pakistan through encrypted Threema app under the supervision of UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. The National Investigation Agency discovered that Wagay used three separate encrypted applications to coordinate communications with all twenty-two members of the Red Fort terror plot, and electronic devices seized from his residence revealed the complete network structure.
- Red Fort Terror Plot Investigation began on October 19, 2025, when Jaish-e-Mohammed posters threatening police and security personnel were discovered at Bunpora Nowgam in Jammu & Kashmir
- CCTV footage identified Adil Ahmad Rather pasting posters, leading to his arrest in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and subsequent unraveling of the entire terror network
- Room 13 in Building 17 of Al-Falah University served as the command center where Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, Dr. Umar Nabi Bhat, and Dr. Shaheen Ansari regularly met to coordinate the Red Fort terror plot
The Red Fort terror plot involved a meticulously planned six-phase operation with coordinated bombings scheduled for December 6, 2025, deliberately chosen to coincide with the thirty-third anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. According to National Investigation Agency sources, the original Red Fort terror attack plan targeted August 2025, with secondary consideration for Diwali (October 20, 2025), before operatives settled on December 6 as the final execution date.
The terror module had identified six to seven strategic locations across Delhi-NCR for simultaneous explosions, with Red Fort’s parking lot designated as one primary target. Security officials confirmed that the thirty-two vehicles were being systematically prepared to transport explosive materials and deliver bombs across multiple cities, representing the largest coordinated terror threat India has faced in recent years.
Explosives Recovery and Chemical Analysis
The National Investigation Agency and state police forces recovered approximately 2,900 to 3,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) explosives from multiple locations linked to the Red Fort terror plot. ANFO explosives consist of approximately 94 percent ammonium nitrate and 6 percent fuel oil, creating a powerful explosive mixture that is relatively stable during transportation but produces devastating destructive force when detonated. Under India’s Explosives Act of 1884 and the Ammonium Nitrate Rules of 2012, any mixture containing more than 45 percent ammonium nitrate is legally classified as an explosive substance requiring strict licensing and monitoring.
- Nearly 350 kilograms of explosive materials were discovered at Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai’s rented residence in Faridabad during his arrest on October 30, 2025
- Additional stockpiles were found at Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre campus and Government Medical College in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
- Assault rifles and ammunition were seized from the Maruti Swift Dzire when authorities intercepted the vehicle on November 10, 2025
Forensic analysis of the Red Fort blast confirmed that the Hyundai i20 was packed with high-grade ANFO explosives mixed with additional accelerants. The premature detonation occurred at a busy traffic signal near Red Fort’s entrance and adjacent to a metro station when Dr. Umar Mohammed apparently triggered the device after learning of his accomplices’ arrests.
Security experts noted that ANFO’s availability, low cost, and effectiveness have made it increasingly popular among terror organizations for crafting improvised explosive devices (IEDs), with the chemical requiring only a high-energy detonator or booster explosive to initiate the supersonic shock wave reaction. The quantity of explosives recovered from the Red Fort terror plot nearly three tons represented sufficient material to cause catastrophic damage across multiple urban locations had the December 6 coordinated attack proceeded as planned.
⚡ Chor ki dhaadhi mein tinka?
— Defence Chronicle India ™ (@TheDCIndia) November 14, 2025
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Investigation Progress and Institutional Response
The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred the Red Fort blast investigation to the National Investigation Agency on November 10, 2025, immediately following the explosion that killed thirteen people. Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed strict action, instructing the Forensic Science Laboratory to expedite DNA matching and specimen analysis while directing the National Investigation Agency to submit comprehensive reports identifying all individuals involved in the terror conspiracy. As of March 2025, the National Investigation Agency has registered 652 cases since its inception in 2008, with 625 convictions achieved and a remarkable conviction rate of 95.54 percent across 157 decided cases.
The National Investigation Agency established multiple investigation teams conducting simultaneous raids across Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to locate and arrest the remaining suspects from the twenty-two-member Red Fort terror plot network. Lookout alerts were issued at all international airports and border crossings to prevent accused individuals from fleeing the country, while local police were placed on high alert at major railway stations throughout northern India. The Enforcement Directorate joined the investigation to track financial flows and funding sources supporting the Jaish-e-Mohammed module, as agencies worked to completely dismantle the terror network.
Delhi Red Fort metro blast .
— KAFIR ON STEROIDS (@TammaraoPatil) November 10, 2025
Delhi police confirm Ammonium nitrate at the site of blast
NSG commandos on ground .
War studies expert JOHN SPENCER reiterating time nd again , “ITS A SUSPECTED TERROR ATTACK”
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National Investigation Agency Performance Statistics (2009-2025)
| Metric | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Cases Registered | 652 |
| Cases Charge-Sheeted | 516 |
| Total Accused Arrested | 4,232 |
| Total Convictions | 625 |
| Decided Cases | 157 |
| Conviction Rate | 95.54% |
| Sanctioned Posts | 1,901 |
| Budget Allocation (2024-25) | ₹394.66 Crore |
Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre faced intense scrutiny after three doctors affiliated with the institution—Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, Dr. Umar Nabi Bhat, and Dr. Shaheen Ansari—were identified as central figures in the Red Fort terror plot. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), operating under the Union Education Ministry, issued show-cause notices to two wings of Al-Falah University regarding expired accreditation and false website claims.
The Association of Indian Universities suspended Al-Falah University on November 14, 2025, while the National Medical Commission launched investigations into how the institution failed to detect radicalization among its faculty members. Four doctors connected to terror cases had their medical registrations permanently cancelled, prohibiting them from practicing medicine anywhere in India.
Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2025
Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice! pic.twitter.com/HfgKs8yeVp
Historical Context and Future Implications
The December 6 date selected for the coordinated Red Fort terror plot carries profound historical significance in Indian communal relations, marking the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition by a mob of approximately 150,000 activists on December 6, 1992. The destruction of the 16th-century mosque, which stood at a site claimed as Lord Ram’s birthplace in Ayodhya, triggered several months of intercommunal rioting between Hindu and Muslim communities across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, resulting in at least 2,000 deaths. The Liberhan Commission, formed ten days after the demolition, investigated circumstances surrounding the Red Fort terror plot incident and identified 68 individuals as responsible, including several leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Vishva Hindu Parishad.
Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar was designated as an international terrorist by the United Nations Security Council on May 1, 2019, following years of advocacy by India, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The organization was designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist in 2001, with Azhar personally designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in 2010. The Pakistan-based militant leader reportedly receives assistance from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), operates with Taliban connections, and runs Jaish-e-Mohammed as a family enterprise from protective custody in a Pakistani Army Hospital.
- The Red Fort terror plot represents a disturbing evolution in terrorist methodology, with educated professionals using white-collar credentials to evade detection
- Masood Azhar’s continued operations from Pakistan highlight ongoing challenges in regional counterterrorism cooperation and cross-border militant activity
- The discovery of thirty-two vehicles prepared for coordinated attacks demonstrates unprecedented scale and planning in recent Indian terror threats
The Red Fort terror plot investigation revealed systematic exploitation of medical institutions and professional credentials to establish operational bases, procure explosive materials, and coordinate logistics without arousing immediate suspicion. Sources indicated that Al-Falah Medical College gradually hired numerous doctors from Kashmir primarily because they accepted lower salaries, inadvertently creating an environment that facilitated radicalization and recruitment. The management reportedly received warnings about the increasingly orthodox campus atmosphere but chose to ignore these concerns until the terror network was exposed through the Jaish-e-Mohammed poster incident in Nowgam.
Closing Assessment
The Red Fort terror plot represents one of the most sophisticated and potentially devastating terror conspiracies uncovered in India in recent years, with thirty-two vehicles prepared for coordinated explosions targeting multiple cities on the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. The National Investigation Agency’s swift response, combined with inter-state coordination among security agencies, prevented catastrophic loss of life that would have resulted from the December 6, 2025 attacks across Delhi-NCR. However, the premature explosion near Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed thirteen people, demonstrates the deadly consequences of even partial execution of the terror plan.
The investigation exposed critical vulnerabilities in India’s educational and medical institutions, where professional credentials provided cover for terror operatives stockpiling nearly three tons of ANFO explosives and assault weapons. The Red Fort terror plot case underscores the urgent need for enhanced background verification systems, continuous monitoring of chemical supply chains, and stronger intelligence coordination across state boundaries to detect radicalization within professional communities. The Red Fort terror plot serves as a stark reminder that contemporary terrorism increasingly exploits legitimate professional pathways and institutional access to advance deadly objectives, requiring security agencies to adapt detection methodologies beyond traditional surveillance of known militant organizations.
