Dr. Bomb’s Chilling Message from the Past
New Delhi: A video showing Dr. Jalees Ansari, the convicted bomber in the 2000 Red Fort attack, praising suicide attacks has been recovered by investigative agencies in a deeply unsettling development. The footage, unearthed during an ongoing probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), shows the unrepentant terrorist, also known as Dr. Umar Nabi, glorifying ‘fidayeen’ attacks, serving as a horrifying reminder that the venom of radicalism does not fade with time or prison bars.
Who is Dr. Jalees Ansari, ‘Dr. Bomb’?
For those who may not recall the name, Dr. Jalees Ansari is no ordinary criminal. He is the man infamously dubbed “Dr. Bomb.” A qualified MD doctor from Mumbai, Ansari allegedly used his knowledge not to heal, but to create improvised explosive devices (IEDs). His name has been linked to over 50 bombings across the country, including a role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. His conviction in the Red Fort blast case, which left several people dead, was a landmark moment in India’s fight against terror.
The Parole Escape and Recapture
Ansari was serving a life sentence at Ajmer Central Jail when he was granted a 21-day parole in January 2020. He subsequently vanished, triggering a nationwide manhunt that ended with his dramatic capture in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The investigation into his network and activities during his time on the run led security agencies to this shocking video discovery.
What the Recovered Video Reveals
The recovered video is a window into an unrepentant and fanatical mind. Sources within the NIA describe the footage as showing Dr. Umar Nabi addressing a small, clandestine gathering. With the calm demeanor of a preacher, he is seen:
* Exhorting his audience to embrace extremism.
* Glorifying the concept of ‘fidayeen’ (suicide) attacks.
* Encouraging youth to seek ‘martyrdom’ for the cause.
He speaks not with the remorse of a man who has seen the devastating consequences of violence, but with the conviction of a dedicated ideologue still fighting his war.
Grave Implications: Parole Risks and Modern Propaganda
This discovery raises profoundly disturbing questions about the risks of granting parole to hardened, ideologically-driven terrorists. It is clear that Ansari used his brief freedom not for reform, but to reconnect with his radical roots and potentially groom a new generation of extremists.
Furthermore, it highlights the evolving nature of terror propagation. While Ansari’s past methods involved physically training sleeper cells, this video shows his weapon is now also the spoken word, captured and distributed digitally. This blend of an old-school terror mindset with modern propaganda tools presents a nightmare scenario for security agencies. The NIA‘s diligent work in uncovering this video underscores the continuous battle being fought to dismantle the deep-rooted ideologies that fuel terrorism.
