• NIA chargesheets pediatrician Dr. Muzafar Ahmad in the 2025 Red Fort blast case.

• Total accused rises to 13 after the supplementary chargesheet.

• NIA alleges Dr. Ahmad played a key role in the blast conspiracy.

• TATP-based IEDs were allegedly used in the attack.

• Investigation remains ongoing, with Dr. Ahmad still absconding.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more accused, including absconding pediatrician Dr. Muzafar Ahmad, in connection with the November 10, 2025, Red Fort blast in Delhi, where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) killed 11 people. According to the agency, Dr. Muzafar Ahmad—also known as Faraz and Zafar—was one of the principal architects of the alleged conspiracy behind the attack.

The filing, submitted before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House Courts in New Delhi, also names Zameer Ahmad Ahanger and Tufail Ahmad Bhat, both from Jammu and Kashmir. It takes the total number of accused in the case to 13, including deceased prime accused Dr. Umer Un Nabi, who died while driving the explosive-laden vehicle during the blast.

According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Dr. Muzafar Ahmad, who holds MBBS and MD degrees in Pediatric, is the elder brother of co-accused Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather. In its supplementary chargesheet, the agency identifies him as a founding member of AGuH (Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind) Interim, which it describes as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda, and alleges that despite his medical background, he helped establish the terror module.

The NIA further alleges that Dr. Muzafar was among the prime architects of the conspiracy, along with Dr. Umer Un Nabi, Muzammil, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather and Mufti Irfan. According to the agency, he attended a secret meeting at Srinagar's Eidgah in June 2022, where AGuH Interim was formed.

In an official statement, an NIA spokesperson said the investigation found that Dr. Muzafar "played a central role in the manufacture, testing and storage of TATP-based IEDs at a clandestine facility allegedly run by Umer and Muzammil at Al-Falah University, Faridabad."

The spokesperson added that a non-bailable warrant has been issued against him and that efforts to trace and arrest him are continuing.

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The NIA's supplementary chargesheet identifies Zameer Ahmad Ahanger as an alleged overground worker (OGW) of the terror module who remained in contact with handlers and allegedly transported cash, arms, and ammunition.

According to the NIA's official statement, Tufail Ahmad Bhat, described as a former overground worker of the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), allegedly supplied weapons to the module. Investigators claim he procured an AK-47 rifle, a Krinkov rifle, a pistol, magazines, and live ammunition through orchestrated dead drops before allegedly delivering them to Dr. Umer Un Nabi for ₹3 lakh.

The NIA said arrested accused Zameer and Tufail have been booked under Sections 13, 18, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, along with Sections 61(2), 147, 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The agency added that absconding accused Dr. Muzafar Ahmad also faces charges under the Explosive Substances Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the accused allegedly manufactured and stored Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP)-based explosives as part of the Red Fort blast conspiracy. In an official statement, an NIA spokesperson said, "Probe has also revealed that Muzafar played a central role in the manufacture, testing and storage of TATP-based IEDs at a clandestine facility allegedly run by Umer and Muzammil at Al-Falah University, Faridabad."

TATP is a highly volatile homemade explosive known for its instability, making it extremely dangerous to produce, transport, or handle. Because of its destructive potential, it has been used in several terrorist attacks worldwide and remains a substance of concern for security agencies.

The NIA stated that investigators established links among the accused through forensic examination, DNA fingerprinting, geo-location mapping of conspiracy sites, and financial-trail analysis. In its official statement, the agency said these findings formed part of the evidence gathered during the investigation and added that "further investigation in the case is continuing."

With the supplementary chargesheet, the total number of accused charge sheeted in the Red Fort blast case has risen to 13. However, the allegations against the newly charge sheeted individuals, including absconding pediatrician Dr. Muzafar Ahmad, remain subject to judicial scrutiny and will be decided by the court during the trial.

Reference:

1.  National Investigation Agency. “NIA Chargesheets Three More Accused in Red Fort Blast Case.” Press release. June 28, 2026. https://www.nia.gov.in/news-details.htm

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