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Red Fort Bombing: Jaish Suicide Bomber's Shoe Bomb Plot Revealed

Investigators made a chilling discovery in the Red Fort bombing case. The Jaish-e-Muhammad suicide bomber used a sophisticated shoe bomb containing TATP explosives. Forensic evidence shows the bomber likely triggered the device by stomping his foot. The attack mirrors Richard Reid's infamous 2001 shoe bomb plot with uncanny similarity.

Key Points: Jaish Suicide Bomber Used TATP Shoe Bomb in Red Fort Attack

  • Forensic teams found TATP explosive residue inside bomber's shoe and car tire
  • The bomb used deadly TATP mixed with ammonium nitrate cocktail
  • Rs 20 lakh allegedly flowed to terror cell through arrested doctor Shaheen
  • Jaish had planned twin attack waves across multiple cities codenamed "D-6"
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Red Fort blast: Jaish suicide bomber used TATP 'shoe bomb'

Investigators reveal Jaish-e-Muhammad bomber used TATP shoe bomb in Red Fort attack that killed 13, mirroring Richard Reid's 2001 plot with chilling precision.

"It looks like Dr Umar may have hidden the detonator in his shoe and stomped his way to suicide - Investigation Sources"

New Delhi, Nov 17

Investigators digging into the Red Fort bombing that claimed 13 lives have just hit a chilling new angle; the Jaish-e-Muhammad suicide attacker, Dr Umar Muhammad Nabi, might have pulled a classic “shoe-bomber” move straight out of a terrorist playbook.

Deep inside the charred remains of Dr Umar’s Hyundai i20, tucked under the driver’s seat near the right front wheel, cops found a lone shoe.

Forensic teams discovered a weird metallic residue inside it -- something that looks an awful lot like the trigger component for the bomb. Both the shoe and the car’s tyre tested positive for TATP (Triacetone triperoxide) – the infamous “Mother of Satan” explosive that goes off if you so much as sneeze on it. It looks like Dr Umar may have hidden the detonator in his shoe and stomped (or pressed) his way to suicide.

The bomb itself was a nasty cocktail of TATP mixed with ammonium nitrate, and investigators say Jaish had hoarded a massive stash of the stuff for something big. Scrapings from under the rear seat also turned up more explosive traces, hinting the car was basically a rolling bomb factory.

An amount of Rs 20 lakh allegedly flowed to the terror cell through the arrested lady doctor Shaheen, who reportedly played banker for the Delhi strike.

The whole setup - explosives in footwear, TATP as the star ingredient - feels like a carbon copy of Richard Reid’s failed 2001 shoe-bomb plot on that Paris-to-Miami flight. Agencies are quietly admitting the similarities are uncanny.

Sources say the busted Jaish module had a grander nightmare in mind, codenamed “D-6”; twin waves of attacks across multiple cities. Plan A was timed for the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary and got crushed, and plan B was to blow up Delhi.

The probe is still raging on, with teams now trying to piece together exactly how Dr Umar turned his shoe into a dead-man’s switch.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 20 lakh funding through a lady doctor? This shows how deep the network runs. We need stricter monitoring of financial transactions and better background checks for professionals.
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Arjun K
Our intelligence agencies did a good job preventing the larger "D-6" plan. But we need to question why such dangerous materials are so easily available. Better border security and internal monitoring required.
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Sarah B
The "Mother of Satan" explosive - what a terrifying name. This shows we're dealing with highly trained terrorists. Airport security should immediately implement more thorough shoe checks.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate our security forces' work, I'm concerned about the pattern - terrorists keep finding new ways to attack. We need better preventive measures rather than just reactive investigations.
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Michael C
The fact that they had plans for multiple cities shows the scale of threat we're facing. Common citizens need to be more alert and report suspicious activities. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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