Argus News - Car Used In Delhi Explosion Bought From Second-Hand Dealer In Faridabad

New Delhi, Nov 11: The Hyundai i20 car used in the explosion near Red Fort was bought from a second-hand car dealer located in Sector 37 of Faridabad, Haryana, revealed investigators.

According to the investigation, the car was acquired just weeks before the incident.

Authorities are now examining the dealership’s transaction records and CCTV footage to identify the individual who bought the vehicle.

As per the sources, the Hyundai i20 was initially owned by Mohammad Salman, who was apprehended on Monday night, and the car changed ownership several times -- it was first sold to Nadeem, then to a second-hand car dealer in Faridabad.

The vehicle was later bought by Aamir, followed by Tariq, who is also suspected to be associated with the Faridabad terror module, and subsequently acquired by Mohammad Umar. Both Aamir and Tariq are also under investigation by authorities.

This development marks a significant step forward in the investigation, as officials believe the vehicle may hold key evidence linking suspects to the planning and execution of the blast.

Security agencies are coordinating with local law enforcement in Haryana to track down potential leads and verify the identities of those involved in the purchase. Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to take over the case as the probe widens.

The explosion, which occurred in a crowded area of the capital on Monday evening, killed at least eight people and left several injured. While no group has claimed responsibility yet, officials are not ruling out any possibilities.

Also read: Red Fort Blast: Terror Trail Leads to Faridabad Module

Following the incident, high alerts have been issued in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai.

Police officials confirmed that over 100 CCTV clips are being analysed, including footage from nearby roads and parking toll plazas, to map the vehicle's journey and identify the suspect.

"The suspect appears to be alone in the footage," Delhi Police sources said, adding that the route toward Daryaganj is now under examination.

A case has been registered under UAPA Sections 16 and 18, along with provisions of the Explosives Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Meanwhile, as part of heightened security measures, the Delhi Police have closed Gate Nos. 1 and 4 of the Lal Qila Metro Station for public movement due to ongoing security operations in the area.

More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.