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NIA Arrests Two J&K Suspects in Red Fort Blast Case, Taking Total Detained to 11

A special court granted 10 days of custody to allow investigators to question alleged AGH-linked arms suppliers.

Overview

  • The accused were identified as Zameer Ahmad Ahangar of Ganderbal and Tufail Ahmad Bhat of Srinagar, both picked up in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • NIA alleges the duo acted as over-ground workers for Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind and supplied weapons to prime accused Dr Umar Un Nabi.
  • The pair were brought to Delhi on a production warrant and remanded to 10 days of NIA custody; the agency had sought 15 days.
  • Investigators say the November 10, 2025 car explosion near the Red Fort was driven by Nabi, who died in the blast along with other victims.
  • Officials also cite developing links to Jaish-e-Mohammed and foreign handlers in Pakistan and Gulf countries, with the probe continuing alongside J&K and Haryana Police.