India, massacre at Delhi's Red Fort: suspected suicide bomber identified.

A violent attack has shaken the hearts of New Delhi on the evening of Monday, November 10. A car bomb exploded near the Red Fort, one of the national symbols of India and a UNESCO heritage site, causing 13 dead and over 20 injuredThe explosion, which occurred around 19:00, destroyed several vehicles and started a fire that sowed panic among tourists, passers-by and street vendors.

According to Delhi Police, the explosion started from a Hyundai i20 parked near the metro station Lal Qila, near Gate No. 1 of the monument. The car, which had been parked in the area for several hours, reportedly exploded while stopped at a traffic light, sending debris tens of meters flying.

The attacker has been identified as a Kashmiri doctor.

Indian authorities have identified the suspected suicide bomber as Umar Un Nabi Mohammed, doctor of Kashmiri origin, owner of the exploded car.

According to what was reported by two officials of the Special Cell of Delhi Police, Mohammed was in contact with two other doctors, also originally from Kashmir, who were arrested a few hours before the attack in the city of Faridabad, where they had been found in possession of three tons of explosives, among which 350 kg of ammonium nitrate.

Authorities suspect that the three professionals were part of a terrorist network disguised as a medical group, capable of moving freely and operating under the cover of an unsuspecting facade. In addition to the two doctors, there were the two previous owners of the car were arrested to ascertain the vehicle's chain of events and verify any complicities.

Investigations and state of alert

La Delhi Police has opened a file pursuant to theUAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act), which regulates crimes of terrorism and illegal activities. The Minister of the Interior Amit Shah he assured that “every lead will be followed to the end".

The capital is currently in state of maximum alert, with mobilized agents for searches and checks in the surrounding areas. "Every street, house, and field in the region will be checked to ensure that no suspects or explosive materials remain," said Faridabad's deputy police chief, confirming that the network built by the three doctors could be "large and well-organized".

Red Fort closed and fear in the capital

For security reasons and to enable investigations, theArchaeological Survey of India (ASI) has arranged the closure of the Red Fort to the public for three days. The complex, from which every year the Prime Minister of India delivers the speech to the nation on Independence Day, is considered one of the symbolic places of the country and a sensitive national security target.

According to analysts, hitting the Red Fort represents a clear attack on the symbols of Indian unity and identityNot surprisingly, the monument had already been the target of an attack in 2000, claimed by separatist groups.

Regional tensions and the risk of escalation

The attack comes at a time of high tension in the Indian subcontinent. Only a few months ago, in fact, the massacre of Pahalgam had further strained relations between Pakistan and India. Following that attack, the Modi government had launched the“Operation Sindoor”, a series of raids against targets in Pakistan.

Security experts fear that the new attack could reignite the crisis between India and Pakistan, with the risk of military escalation. Delhi has in fact reiterated several times that "Any terrorist attack conducted by groups based in Pakistan will be considered an act of war".

The message of the Indian Catholic Church

La Indian Bishops' Conference he expressed "shock and deep sadness" for the incident, addressing the population with an appeal for calm and solidarity: "Let us unite as one community, defend peace, and work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens. We continue to pray for peace and security in our beloved nation."