Breaking: Fourth Vehicle Seized in Red Fort Blast Probe
In a major development in the Red Fort blast case, investigators have seized a fourth vehicle—a white Hyundai Creta—linked to the December 2023 terror attack. Ownership records trace back to Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based physician now under scrutiny for alleged ties to extremist networks.
The blast, which killed three and injured over a dozen near Delhi’s iconic Lahori Gate, has seen six arrests so far, with security agencies ramping up efforts to dismantle the terror module.
Key Details of the Seized Vehicle
- Model: Hyundai Creta (White)
- Suspected Use: Reconnaissance & logistical support
- Forensic Focus: Fingerprints, explosive residues, digital footprints
This marks the fourth vehicle recovered in the case, joining a Tata Nexon, Maruti Swift, and Mahindra Scorpio tied to the attackers’ transport network.
Who is Dr. Shaheen Shahid?
- Age: 42
- Profession: Physician (Lucknow private clinic)
- Alleged Role: Financial/logistical support or identity misuse
- Status: Detained for questioning; family denies involvement, claims car was sold pre-attack
NIA sources state they’re verifying whether Shahid was directly involved or if his documents were forged by the perpetrators.
Red Fort Blast: Timeline & Key Suspects
- Date: December 15, 2023
- Method: IED concealed in a backpack
- Arrests: 6 so far, including:
- Riyaz Ahmed (Delhi mechanic; modified vehicles)
- Farooq Malik (Software engineer; encrypted tools)
- Zubair Qureshi (Money laundering suspect)
Security Fallout & Political Reactions
- Home Minister Amit Shah pledges “zero tolerance,” orders heightened surveillance at heritage sites.
- Opposition demands accountability for intelligence gaps ahead of Republic Day.
Next Steps in the Investigation
- Forensic analysis of seized vehicles.
- Scrutiny of Shahid’s potential role and cross-border links.
- Nationwide alerts for crowded spaces.
— Reported by Arjun Mehta, NextMinuteNews
