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Red Fort Blast: Pulwama House Of Dr Umar Nabi Involved In Delhi Blast Demolished

Umar, who was known as an academically accomplished professional in his circle, allegedly turned radical over the past two years.

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Summary
  • Security Forces have demolished the house of Dr. Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast.

  • Umar was confirmed to be behind the wheels of the Hyundai i20 after his identity was confirmed through DNA samples collected from the blast site matched with those of Dr Umar's mother.

  • The demolition was carried out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, they said.

Security Forces have demolished the house of Dr. Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast. The house was demolished in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Friday. 

Umar was confirmed to be behind the wheels of the Hyundai i20 after his identity was confirmed through DNA samples collected from the blast site matched with those of Dr Umar's mother.

The demolition was carried out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, they said. The car blast near Red Fort on Monday night claimed 13 lives and injured several others.

Umar, who was known as an academically accomplished professional in his circle, allegedly turned radical over the past two years. Investigators said he had joined several radical messaging groups on social media. 

With PTI inputs

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