Delhi blast post-mortem reveals victims suffered multiple fractures and severe head injuries; NIA takes over probe, suspects terror link involving Jaish-e-Mohammad module.
Post-mortem findings reveal brutal impact of Delhi blast, victims suffered multiple fractures and severe head injuries (Image: X/@karunapati10)
New Delhi: Days after the deadly explosion, the initial post-mortem findings of the Delhi blast victims, released on Wednesday, revealed severe trauma, including multiple fractures and critical head injuries, according to sources. At least thirteen people lost their lives near the Lal Quila Metro Station on Monday evening after a powerful blast occurred inside a Hyundai i20 car.
As per the sources the blast wave caused extensive internal damage, severely affecting the victims’ lungs, ears, and abdominal organs. The explosion ruptured eardrums, lungs, and intestines, indicating its immense intensity. The causes of death were found to be deep lacerations and profuse bleeding, while cross-injury patterns suggested that many victims were hurled against walls or the ground due to the force of the explosion.
During the autopsy, no splinter fragments were detected on the victims’ bodies or their clothing, suggesting the absence of conventional shrapnel. Forensic experts will determine the exact nature and composition of the explosive used. Most injuries were concentrated in the upper regions of the body — particularly the head, face, and chest. Swab samples collected from the deceased have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Rohini for advanced testing, as investigators recovered metal particles and foreign elements from several bodies.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Forensic Science Laboratory also collected DNA samples from the mother of the prime suspect, Dr. Umar Un Nabi, who is believed to have been driving the i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10, killing thirteen and injuring many others, sources said. These DNA samples have been forwarded to the AIIMS forensic department for further analysis, the sources added.
According to Delhi Police sources, suspect Umar was last spotted driving the same i20 car on the Mumbai Expressway and later on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, before heading towards Delhi. Investigative agencies are closely tracking the vehicle’s movement and its route timeline to establish a clearer sequence of events. Officials have also reviewed surveillance footage showing the car at several locations, and efforts are underway to determine whether any other vehicle was accompanying it during its journey.
Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formed a “dedicated and comprehensive” special investigation team to thoroughly probe the Delhi car blast incident — which, according to top sources, was a terrorist attack orchestrated by a Jaish-e-Mohammad module uncovered by Indian intelligence agencies.
The newly constituted team will operate under the supervision of senior officers holding the rank of Superintendent of Police and above, ensuring a coordinated and exhaustive inquiry. The move follows the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officially transferring the case to the NIA, citing the presence of a clear terror link behind the explosion.
Following the handover, the NIA swiftly registered a case and began an extensive investigation aimed at identifying those directly involved and exposing any larger network connected to the attack. Sources further revealed that the agency is actively collaborating with other central and state security agencies to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated probe into the incident.
