The investigation into the recent Delhi blast has taken a major turn, with central probe agencies uncovering what they believe to be a white-collar terror network involving medical professionals. Officials have intensified surveillance on nearly 200 doctors across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir for suspected links with extremist activities. Of them, more than 15 doctors have reportedly gone missing, raising serious concerns among national security agencies. Investigators also suspect that the ammonium nitrate used in the blast may have been prepared inside a laboratory at Al-Falah University, which intelligence sources claim has emerged as a hub for terror-linked experiments.
According to preliminary findings, the network is allegedly connected to Pakistan-based militant chief Masood Azhar’s sister, while a Lucknow-based doctor identified as Shaheen Saeed is believed to have played a key role. The driver of the I20 car that exploded near the Red Fort has been identified as Dr. Umar Nabi, and five doctors said to be associated with him are already in custody. Authorities have also arrested Dr. Priyanka Sharma from Anantnag after call records revealed her connection with Dr. Adil, one of the arrested suspects. Police later released her following interrogation. In a parallel development, the NIA detained Amir Rasheed Ali, a close associate of Umar Nabi, in connection with the car’s registration and alleged support in the vehicle’s procurement.
Investigators claim that Umar Nabi received nearly Rs 20 lakh through hawala channels, which was used to purchase large quantities of fertilizers in Nuh, Haryana. Several hawala operators have been detained as part of the widening probe. Officials suggest that the case points to a sophisticated and educated terror network, unlike conventional militant cells, prompting a deeper review of terror financing and recruitment mechanisms targeting professional sectors, including the medical community.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated in Jammu & Kashmir when a businessman attempted self-immolation after police arrested his son and brother for alleged involvement in white-collar terror activities. The man, identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani (50) from Anantnag, set himself on fire by pouring petrol on his body. He was rushed to a hospital with severe burn injuries and is currently in stable condition, according to medical officials. The investigation continues, with agencies examining university links, digital communication networks, and possible foreign funding channels tied to the suspects.