The police have got a big clue in the case of the blast that took place on November 10 near Red Fort metro station in Delhi. Police have recovered the red colored Ford EcoSport car (number DL10CK0458) from Faridabad, on which an alert was already issued. The vehicle was found parked near Khandavali village, after which the Faridabad Police rounded it up. It is believed that this is the same vehicle which was linked to the suspects involved in the blast.
Delhi Police alert and recovery in Faridabad
Delhi Police had issued an alert regarding this red EcoSport car on Tuesday itself. The police suspected that this vehicle was present with the suspects on the day of the blast. After this, five police teams were busy searching for it in Delhi and surrounding areas. Taking action, Faridabad Police rounded up the vehicle parked near Khandavali village. Now preparations are underway to seize the vehicle and conduct a forensic investigation.
The car was registered in the names of two owners
Investigation has revealed that this Ford EcoSport was earlier registered in the name of Pankaj Gupta, whereas currently it is registered in the name of Umar Nabi. Police are now trying to find out how the vehicle reached Umar from Pankaj and whether it was used by any other person or network in between.
The last service was held in Srinagar
According to police records, the last service of the vehicle was done in Srinagar in 2024. This information has increased the concern of the investigating agencies, because it indicates that the vehicle may have been brought from Kashmir to Delhi through some network.
Suspicious EcoSport was seen with i20
During the investigation, it also came to light that this red EcoSport was also seen along with an i20 car around the Red Fort metro station on the day of the blast. The activities of both the vehicles have been captured in CCTV footage. For this reason this vehicle was included in the suspicious list. Delhi Police had already put Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Police on alert.
The explosion took place on November 10
So far, 12 people have died in the blast that took place near Red Fort metro station on November 10, while more than 20 people are injured. All the injured are being treated at LNJP Hospital.
