The latest NIA chargesheet in the Red Fort blast case has revealed that the Red Fort may not have been the bomber’s first intended target. According to the investigation, Umar-un-Nabi initially tried to park his explosive-laden Hyundai i20 near Lal Mandir in Chandni Chowk. CCTV footage showed him attempting to stop there at around 6:37 pm on November 10, 2025. Heavy traffic and police presence reportedly prevented him from carrying out that plan, after which he moved towards the Red Fort area.Why Did Umar Change His Target?The NIA investigation indicates that Umar-un-Nabi changed his planned location after facing difficulty near Lal Mandir. CCTV footage reportedly showed him taking a U-turn and subsequently reaching the Red Fort area, where the vehicle exploded around 6:50 pm. The findings provide a clearer picture of how the attack unfolded and why the final location differed from the apparent initial target.Umar initially attempted to park near Lal Mandir in Chandni Chowk.CCTV footage reportedly captured the attempt at around 6:37 pm.Heavy traffic and police presence made the location difficult to access.He subsequently moved towards the Red Fort area.The vehicle exploded near Red Fort Gate No. 4 around 6:50 pm.NIA Chargesheet Details AttackThe findings are part of the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency in the 2025 Red Fort vehicle-borne IED attack. The investigation identifies Umar-un-Nabi as the bomber and describes the attack as a vehicle-borne IED incident. The chargesheet also contains forensic evidence and other material gathered during the investigation.The investigation has also linked Umar to a wider terror module. Earlier reporting had established his identity through DNA evidence recovered from the blast site, while the NIA’s latest findings provide additional details about the planning and movement before the explosion.Latest Findings Explain RouteThe latest revelation is significant because it changes the understanding of the bomber’s movements immediately before the blast. Instead of reaching the Red Fort directly as part of the final plan, the chargesheet indicates that Umar first attempted to position the vehicle near Lal Mandir before changing direction.According to the reported CCTV timeline, the attempted stop near Lal Mandir happened just 13 minutes before the explosion near the Red Fort. The NIA’s findings therefore add an important piece to the reconstruction of the attack and the sequence of events on November 10, 2025.Key HighlightsLal Mandir in Chandni Chowk was reportedly the initial target.Umar-un-Nabi tried to park near the temple before changing plans.Heavy traffic and police presence reportedly affected the movement.CCTV footage helped investigators reconstruct the final route.The vehicle later reached the Red Fort area and exploded.The NIA chargesheet provides fresh details about the 2025 attack.ConclusionThe NIA chargesheet has provided fresh information about the sequence leading to the Red Fort blast, indicating that Lal Mandir was the apparent initial target before Umar-un-Nabi changed direction. The reported CCTV evidence places his attempted stop near the temple shortly before the explosion. The findings are now part of the wider investigation into the attack and the terror module allegedly connected to it.Disclaimer: This article is intended only for knowledge and news-information purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
