A year after the Red Fort blast, what has the investigation revealed? | Explained

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A year after a car exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi, several Indian publications have revisited the case and the government's wider response. This explainer draws on four reports published between 9 and 11 November and sets out what they say so far.

What the investigation has reported

According to Hindustan Times, investigators say a doctor named Nabi and his accomplices felt that Islamabad was pursuing a political agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, and that their own path was different. The same report says the plot emerged after a failed attempt to move to Afghanistan. Its headline describes Nabi as a doctor who wanted Sharia rule.

The Hindu's explainer asks who was identified as the driver of the car, how the investigation unfolded, and who the accused are. The text available to us does not set out those answers, so we cannot confirm the driver's identity or the names of those arrested from these reports.

The wider crackdown

Outlook India says that one year after the car bombing of November 10, 2025, which it reports killed 11 people, the counterterrorism crackdown has led to more than 300 arrests and 73 deportations. Its summary also refers to a nationwide push against alleged militant activity, though the excerpt cuts off before describing it in detail.

Deccan Herald, reporting on 9 November, gives a closely matching picture. It says a year-long anti-terror push has resulted in 300 arrests and 73 deportations. The two outlets agree on the deportation figure, while Outlook describes the arrests as "over 300" and Deccan Herald gives the exact figure of 300.

What we don't know yet

The reports supplied here do not name the driver, do not list the accused, and do not give a detailed timeline of the investigation. The Hindustan Times account reflects what investigators say, and these reports do not independently confirm it. Readers wanting the full picture should look to the complete articles, particularly The Hindu's explainer and the rest of Outlook India's coverage of the nationwide push.

Written by the 91News.in desk with AI assistance, based on reports from The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Outlook India, Deccan Herald. Updated 11 Nov 2026, 7:06 pm. Spotted an error? Tell us.