J&K doctor Umar Nabi was driver of Hyundai i20 that exploded near Red Fort? Here's what DNA test confirms

In a major update in the Red Fort car blast that rocked the national capital on Nov 10, a DNA test has confirmed that the the driver of the Hyundai i20 that exploded was Dr Umar Un Nabi (also known as Umar Mohammad Nabi in some reports), a medical professional from Kashmir. Delhi Police sources said that after the blast, his leg was stuck between the steering wheel and accelerator and now his DNA sample has matched with his mother. However, official confirmation is awaited. Reports also revealed that he visited a mosque in Old Delhi for over 10 minutes before carrying out the attack.

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Red Fort car blast

On Monday (Nov 10), a massive blast in a Hyundai i20 rocked Delhi, near the iconic Red Fort, killing at least eight people and injuring 20 others. Previously, a CCTV footage revealed that the vehicle had a Haryana registration number and the suspect driving the car was seen wearing a black mask. The fatal blast followed a massive seizure of around 350 kilogram of explosives, an AK-47 rifle, as well a large cache of ammunition from Faridabad. The probe agencies are now trying to establish a connection between Red Fort blast accused and Faridabad terror module busted on November 10.

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