NIA Arrests 4 More in Delhi Red Fort Blast Case: 3 Doctors, 1 Preacher Among Accused
The blast near Red Fort Metro Station killed 15 people and injured over 32. The Union Cabinet has formally classified this as a "heinous terror attack."
Newly Arrested Accused (November 19, 2025)
1. Dr. Muzammil Shakeel Ganai
- Profession: Doctor
- Location: Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
- Alleged Role: Planning & Logistics
- Custody: 10-day NIA remand
2. Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather
- Profession: Medical Practitioner
- Location: Saharanpur (Originally from Anantnag, J&K)
- Alleged Role: On-ground Facilitation
- Custody: 10-day NIA remand
3. Dr. Shaheen Saeed
- Profession: Doctor
- Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged Role: Planning & Execution
- Custody: 10-day NIA remand
4. Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay
- Profession: Religious Preacher
- Location: Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir
- Alleged Role: Major Planning Role
- Custody: 10-day NIA remand
Previous Arrests (November 16-18)
- Amir Rashid Ali: Car registered in his name used in blast (arrested Nov 16) - 10-day NIA custody
- Jasir Bilal Wani (alias Danish): Provided technical support - modified drones, attempted rocket-making (arrested Nov 17-18)
Investigation Timeline
Car bomb blast near Red Fort Metro Station. 15 deaths, 32+ injured. Suspected suicide bomber from Pulwama identified.
NIA arrests Amir Rashid Ali (car owner). Delhi court grants 10-day custody.
NIA arrests Jasir Bilal Wani for providing technical support (drones, rocket-making attempts).
NIA arrests 4 more accused in Srinagar: Dr. Muzammil, Dr. Adeel, Dr. Shaheen, Mufti Irfan. All remanded to 10-day custody.
Investigation expanded to Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Turkey. 73 witnesses examined including injured survivors.
Investigation Scope
- ✓ Multi-agency coordination: Delhi Police, J&K Police, Haryana Police, UP Police
- ✓ International investigation: Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Turkey
- ✓ 73 witnesses examined (including injured survivors)
- ✓ Case registered as RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI
- ✓ Focus on dismantling broader terror network
- ✓ Additional vehicle seizure connected to bomber
- ✓ Incident Date: November 10, 2025
- ✓ Location: Near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi
- ✓ Casualties: 15 deaths, 32+ injured
- ✓ Investigation Agency: NIA (National Investigation Agency)
- ✓ Total Arrests: 6 (as of Nov 21)
- ✓ Recent Arrests: 3 doctors + 1 preacher
- ✓ Attack Type: Car bomb blast (suicide)
- ✓ International Scope: Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Turkey
NIA Facts: Established 2009 (post 26/11), HQ: New Delhi, Ministry: Home Affairs
Expected in: UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, State PSC, Banking exams
- National Investigation Agency official releases, NDTV, Times of India, November 2025
- Press Information Bureau, CNN reports
