Forensic teams recover two live and one empty 9mm cartridges from the Delhi Red Fort blast site, raising major concerns as the calibre is prohibited for civilians. Crime Branch widens probe to Al Falah University and Nuh as fresh CCTV details emerge about Dr Umar Muhammad
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The investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast has now taken a significant turn after forensic teams recovered three cartridges. Out of the three cartridges, two were live and one was found to be empty. As per the sources, the cartridges were of 9mm calibre from the scene, sources have said.
Moreover, the sources further said that the ammunition is of a calibre prohibited for civilian possession, raising concerns about the source of the cartridges and the nature of the incident.
Furthermore, the officers also clarified that, “No pistol or any firearm component was found at the blast site, making the recovery even more puzzling for investigators,” as cited by IANS.
Officials further asserted that, “The discovery of the cartridges is being treated as a crucial clue, but the absence of a corresponding weapon has opened multiple investigative angles.”
Forensic experts have also examined whether the cartridges were discharged at the spot or brought to the location as part of a staged attempt to mislead investigators.
Earlier on Saturday, the Delhi Police Crime Branch had already intensified its investigation, focusing particularly on potential links with Al Falah University. \
During the intensified operation, the officials confirmed that two FIRs have been lodged, one related to cheating and another concerning forgery, based on evidence collected so far.
Moreover, a Crime Branch team also visited the university’s Okhla office, issuing a formal notice and seeking key documents that could offer insight into irregularities involving individuals associated with the institution.
While the operation and the entire investigation turned a lot trickier, sources suggest the action is part of a wider probe examining whether academic or administrative channels may have been misused in connection with the events leading up to the explosion, reported IANS.
Meanwhile, fresh details have also emerged from Nuh, where Dr Umar Muhammad, who died in the blast, was reportedly seen moving around for several hours before the explosion.
Investigators have learnt that he had rented a room behind the Goyal Ultrasound Centre for 10 days, arranged with the help of Shoeb, an electrician employed at Al Falah University.
The rented accommodation, found locked after the blast, has been raided by teams from the Delhi Police, NIA, and CIA Nuh, who believe it may contain crucial leads. CCTV footage from the nearby ultrasound centre is being closely examined, with initial frames showing the i20 car involved in the blast, potentially helping reconstruct Umar’s movements.
(With inputs from IANS)
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