NIA Arrests Al-Falah Ward Boy as 7th Accused in Delhi Red Fort Blast for Aiding Bomber Dr Umar

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a seventh arrest in the November 10 Red Fort car bomb blast that killed 14 people and left several injured. The arrested individual, identified as Soyab, a ward boy at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, has been accused of providing safe shelter and logistical support to the bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi in the days leading up to the terror attack.

According to officials, Soyab allegedly hosted Umar at his sister-in-law’s residence in Nuh, enabling him to evade law enforcement immediately before carrying out the suicide bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort.

Part of ‘White-Collar’ Terror Module

NIA officials say Dr Umar belonged to a “white-collar terror module” unearthed by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Several individuals linked to Al-Falah University—Shaheen Saeed, Muzammil Shakeel, and Adeel Rather—have already been arrested as part of the same module.

Investigators revealed that Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Faridabad, had regular contact with Umar and Mujammil, as he frequently ferried patients from Mewat to the duo. This close association, officials said, made it easier for Umar to seek refuge with him.

Provided Shelter and Logistical Support

NIA’s statement confirms that Soyab arranged multiple hideouts for Umar, including accommodation at his sister-in-law’s home. He is also accused of offering logistical assistance that facilitated Umar’s movement ahead of the blast.

The agency added that the arrest is part of an expanding probe into the operational network behind the deadly explosion, pointing to links across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, with clear associations to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Massive Explosive Haul Triggered Alarm

The Red Fort blast came within hours of a large-scale crackdown in which eight individuals—including three doctors at Al-Falah University—were arrested and a staggering 2,900 kilograms of explosives were seized.

Officials believe this was tied to a broader, well-planned terror conspiracy supported by educated operatives functioning under the guise of professional roles.

Searches Continue Across Multiple States

The NIA has already arrested six of Dr Umar’s associates. Searches continue across several states to track down additional suspects potentially involved in planning, sheltering or financing the attack.

"The agency continues to pursue various leads and is coordinating with state police to identify and apprehend others linked to the gruesome attack," an NIA spokesperson said.