NSG bomb squad reaches Faridabad village to check red EcoSport for explosives

Police said the entire area within a 200 metre radius of the car has been cordoned off by security personnel to ensure the safety of the public.

Published on: Nov 12, 2025, 21:05:10 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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FARIDABAD: A bomb disposal squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) on Wednesday evening reached Khandawali village in Faridabad, where a red Ford EcoSport linked to Dr Umar ur Nabi, the prime suspect in the Red Fort blast case, was found parked, people familiar with the matter said.

A red Ford EcoSport car, suspected to be linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case, at Khandawali village in Faridabad district (Police PRO via PTO)

Police said the entire area within a 200 metre radius of the car has been cordoned off by security personnel to ensure the safety of the public.

An NSG team was called in to ensure that the vehicle traced to the village following intelligence inputs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police was safe and to rule out the presence of any explosive materials.

Once the vehicle has been cleared, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take over the vehicle for further forensic examination and investigation.

“The area has been completely cordoned off to maintain security. Once the NSG clears the vehicle, it will be transferred to the NIA for detailed investigation,” an official said.

Police officials privy to the matter said that the house outside which the car was found belongs to an acquaintance of Dr Nabi, the prime suspect in the blast case, who also worked at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad.

“In connection with the Delhi blast case, a red Ford EcoSport bearing registration number DL10 CK 0458 was found parked near Khandawali village at a farmhouse owned by an acquaintance of Dr Umar. The vehicle has been seized and handed over to the investigating agency for forensic examination,” Yashpal Singh, spokesperson for Faridabad Police, said in a statement.

Umar ur Nabi became the focus of the investigation after investigations into the ownership of the i20 (HR26CE7674 ) that was seen on CCTV slowing down at a red light and exploding into a huge fireball on Monday evening. Police said he had escaped a series of raids in Faridabad that had led to the arrest of his associates, several of them doctors and members of an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed module, and the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of explosive material.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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