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Delhi Car Blast: Driver Received Rs 20 Lakh from JeM Handlers

The driver of the car that exploded near Delhi's Red Fort received a massive payment from terror handlers. Investigators have uncovered that Rs 20 lakh was delivered through illegal hawala channels linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. There was even a dispute between the accused doctors over how to use the money. Security agencies are now tracking the entire financial network behind this white-collar terror module.

Key Points: Delhi Car Blast Driver Got Rs 20 Lakh from JeM Sources

  • White Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort metro station killing 12 people
  • Dr Umar Mohammad identified as driver through DNA test confirmation
  • Security agencies probing financial links of three doctors in terror module
  • Police detain multiple hawala dealers for interrogation in funding case
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Delhi car blast driver received Rs 20 lakh from JeM handlers: Sources

Driver of Delhi's Red Fort blast car received Rs 20 lakh via hawala from Jaish-e-Mohammed handlers, sources reveal amid terror module probe.

"The doctors received Rs 20 lakh, suspected to have come from a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler - Investigation Sources"

New Delhi, Nov 16

The driver of the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near Delhi's Red Fort metro station on November 10 received Rs 20 lakh through illegal financial channels, sources revealed on Sunday.

A white Hyundai i20 exploded near a traffic signal on Netaji Subhash Marg, close to the Red Fort metro station's Gate No. 1, which left at least 12 people dead and nearly two dozen injured. Dr Umar Mohammad was driving this car at the time of the blast, DNA tests have confirmed.

The attack occurred hours after investigators in Haryana's Faridabad seized 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, from a location roughly 50 km from the national capital.

The security agencies are now probing the financial links of Dr Umar, Dr Muzammil and another woman doctor accused in the terror module case, Dr Shaheen.

According to sources, Muzammil told officials that the doctors received Rs 20 lakh, suspected to have come from a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) handler who delivered it to the doctors through hawala.

It has also been revealed that there was a dispute between Umar and Shaheen over the money.

The police have detained several hawala dealers for interrogation, sources added.

Around Rs 3 lakh was spent on purchasing fertilisers.

While carrying out the raids at several locations in Faridabad, linked to the terror network, officials seized large quantities of ammonium nitrate, which is used as a fertiliser, as well as a raw material in explosives and has been used in terrorist attacks and major accidents.

The Delhi explosion is being described as a "white-collar terror module", involving several trained medical professionals with links to Jammu and Kashmir.

A police officer confirmed that teams from the Special Cell, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other units have completed multiple rounds of examination at the scene, collecting over 40 samples as part of the probe.

Investigations are underway.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 20 lakh for taking 12 lives? These terrorists have no value for human life. The hawala network needs to be completely dismantled. Strong action needed!
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Arjun K
White-collar terror module is a new threat we need to address seriously. Educated people getting involved in such activities makes detection harder. Our intelligence needs to be more vigilant.
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Sarah B
While I condemn this attack, I hope the investigation is thorough and fair. Sometimes media trials can prejudice cases. Let's trust our agencies to do their job properly.
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Vikram M
2900 kg explosives seized from Faridabad? That's massive! Thank God they were caught before more damage could be done. Our security forces are doing great work. 🙏
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Michael C
The fact that they were fighting over the money shows their true character. No ideology, just greed. Hope all involved get the strictest punishment under law.
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Kavya N
This is so heartbreaking. Those poor people just going about their day... My prayers with the families of the victims. We need better security in public places.

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