Third Vehicle Tied to 10/11 Terror Probe Traced at Al Falah University

New Delhi: In a major development in the ongoing 10/11 terror probe, a red Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the third vehicle that had been on investigators radar, has been located by police on the campus of Al Falah University.

The car is reportedly registered in the name of a key accused, Dr Shaheen, who was entrusted with leading the women’s wing of Jamaat-ul-Muminat in India, a network to radicalise women through a covert women's wing of the terror group. With this discovery, all three cars under surveillance have now been traced.

This development comes after Faridabad police recovered a second red EcoSport (DL 10 CK 0458) yesterday near Khandawali village. The vehicle is linked to the prime suspect, Dr. Umar Nabi."

The first car, an i20, was used by the prime accused, Dr Umar Nabi, who killed 12 people and left several injured in a deadly car blast.  The car was reportedly packed with explosives that were detonated inside the vehicle, suggesting a possible suicide attack.

Earlier, the intelligence agencies on Thursday revealed that the accused had already begun work on modifying an i20 and an EcoSport vehicle for potential use in the attacks.

"After the i20 and EcoSport, it came to light that preparations were underway to ready 32 more old vehicles which could be fitted with explosives," an intelligence source told ANI.

About the 10/11 Terror Attack 

The car blast near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort metro station claimed the lives of at least nine people, while several others were left injured.

According to early findings, investigators believe the suspect originally intended to carry out an explosion but, upon learning that a Faridabad module had been busted, he reportedly shifted to planning a fidayeen-style operation, apparently to maximise casualties and avoid capture, the sources added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the investigation into the deadly car blast and directed officials to hunt down every culprit involved in the incident. All agencies have been instructed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the nature and cause of the explosion and submit a detailed report as soon as possible.

After the conclusion of the first round of meetings, the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over the investigation into the case to the NIA, considering it a possible act of terror. Investigators are also probing if the actual target of the attack was at another location since the car was moving slowly. Investigators are looking at all possible angles.

Al-Falah – A University Turned Terror Hub

Building No. 17 of Al-Falah University in Faridabad emerged as the meeting point for the ‘Doctor Terrorists’. Room No. 13, belonging to Dr Muzammil, was used to mix chemicals and prepare explosives using ammonium nitrate and oxide. Secret diaries recovered from Muzammil and Umar’s rooms contained coded references like ‘operation’, ‘shipment’ and ‘package’ for explosives. 

As per the sources, the suspects prepared explosives using ammonium nitrate, oxide, and fuel oil, recording all details in code. These same words were also found in chats retrieved from their mobile phones and encrypted communication apps.