Delhi Blast Mastermind Dr Umar’s Unseen Video on ‘Suicide Bombing’ Accessed by Times Now

An exclusive, previously unseen video featuring Dr Umar Nabi, the mastermind behind the recent Delhi blast, has been accessed by Times Now. Dr Umar, a 28-year-old doctor hailing from Pulwama, has been identified as the most radicalised and key operative in a network operating across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, as per the initial investigations into the blast. The explosion took place near the Red Fort area last week evening, when a Hyundai i20, confirmed to be driven by Dr Umar through DNA tests, detonated, killing 15 people. The blast occurred just hours after security forces uncovered a 'white-collar terror module' in Faridabad, Haryana, leading to the seizure of 2,900 kg of explosives and the arrest of three doctors allegedly linked to the module. In the video, Dr Umar can be heard discussing what he calls the "misunderstood concept of suicide bombing." He refers to it as a martyrdom operation within Islamic context, stating that it is often wrongly labelled and surrounded by contradictions and debates. According to Umar, a "martyrdom operation" involves a person accepting their death at a specific time and place, framing it as a sacrifice rather than suicide. This video is believed to have been recorded prior to the blast, shedding light on the ideological motivations driving the attack. Following this major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Jasir Bilal Wani, a close aide of Dr Umar, who was reportedly providing technical assistance by modifying drones and attempting to develop rockets for terror activities. Jasir Bilal Wani, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag, was described by the NIA as an "active co-conspirator" of Dr Umar. Another accused, Amir Rashid Ali, was arrested after it was revealed that he arranged a safe house and aided the bomber with logistical support. Notably, the Hyundai i20 used in the blast was registered in Ali’s name. The death toll from the November 10 blast near the Red Fort has risen to 15, as two more victims succumbed to injuries at the LNJP Hospital in Delhi. The latest fatalities include Lukmaan, aged 50, and Vinay Pathak, also 50 years old. Another victim named Bilal had passed away last Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 15. Many others injured in the high-intensity explosion are still undergoing treatment, as investigations continue into the network behind this terror attack.