The Delhi Blast Investigation Red Fort case has revealed a new detail about the November 10, 2025 attack. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet, alleged bomber Umar-un-Nabi first tried to park his explosives-laden Hyundai i20 near Lal Mandir in Chandni Chowk. Heavy traffic and police presence allegedly forced him to change direction before the blast near the Red Fort.Key HighlightsDate of blast: November 10, 2025Location: Red Fort area, New DelhiAlleged bomber: Umar-un-NabiInitial alleged target: Lal Mandir, Chandni ChowkReported movement: CCTV captured the car near Lal Mandir at about 6:37 pmBlast time: About 6:50 pmDeaths: 11Injured: 29Investigation agency: National Investigation Agency (NIA)How Did the Alleged Target Change?The latest Red Fort blast investigation is based partly on CCTV footage and other evidence collected by the NIA.According to the chargesheet, Umar-un-Nabi reached the Lal Mandir area at around 6:37 pm on November 10, 2025. Investigators say he attempted to park the car there but faced heavy traffic and police presence.He then reportedly took a U-turn and drove towards the Red Fort. Around 13 minutes later, at approximately 6:50 pm, the explosion occurred near Gate No. 4 of the Red Fort.The NIA has therefore alleged that Lal Mandir may have been the initial target, while the Red Fort became the location where the attack was carried out.What Does the NIA Say About the Red Fort?The Delhi bombing investigation has found that Umar-un-Nabi had repeatedly visited the Red Fort before the attack.The NIA says he and other accused persons conducted reconnaissance of the location. Investigators believe the Red Fort was considered significant because of its symbolic importance to the Indian state. The agency has described the vehicle used in the attack as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). The chargesheet also contains forensic evidence and witness statements concerning the accused and the vehicle. Death Toll and Investigation"The November 10 blast killed 11 people and injured 29, according to the latest chargesheet-based reporting. The explosion also damaged nearby structures. "The NIA has filed a detailed chargesheet in the Red Fort attack case. The investigation has examined the accused person's movements, communications, previous visits to the area and the wider alleged conspiracy.The agency has also alleged that the attack was connected to a wider terror module. These allegations will remain subject to judicial proceedings.What Happens Next?The latest findings add another important detail to the Delhi blast latest news. Investigators are now examining how the alleged change from Lal Mandir to Red Fort happened and what role the wider network played in planning the attack.The claim that traffic forced the alleged bomber to change his target comes from the NIA's investigation and should not be treated as a final judicial finding until the case is decided by the court. Also Read : Red Fort Blast in Delhi: 9 Dead in Shocking Car Explosion , Here's Inside Details
