The Delhi Police reconstructed the 11-hour route of the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near the Lal Quila Metro Station on Monday evening. The powerful blast killed at least eight people and injured several others. According to the investigation, the vehicle began its journey from Faridabad toward the Red Fort about 11 hours before the explosion, passing through multiple locations along the way. CCTV footage showed the car outside Asian Hospital in Faridabad around 7:30 a.m. on Monday. By 8:13 a.m., it had crossed the Badarpur toll plaza into Delhi and was later seen near a petrol pump in the Okhla Industrial Area at 8:20 a.m. The car entered the Red Fort parking lot at 3:19 p.m., where it remained for roughly three hours before leaving at 6:22 p.m. Twenty-four minutes later, at 6:52 p.m., a high-intensity explosion occurred inside the moving vehicle.

Preliminary findings from Delhi Police suggest the incident might have been a fidayeen (suicide) attack, according to internal sources. Investigators suspect the attacker initially planned a different type of explosion but changed tactics after learning that a Faridabad-based module had been dismantled. This shift was reportedly made to maximize casualties and avoid capture. Authorities are also examining whether the intended target was located elsewhere, as the car’s slow movement before the explosion has raised questions. Investigations are ongoing from every angle.

Earlier that same day, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, recovered 360 kg of explosives and ammunition from Faridabad and arrested two individuals, Dr. Muzammil and Aadil Rather, in connection with the case. Multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), are jointly investigating the blast site near the Red Fort, with the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed for additional security. CCTV footage and digital data have become key leads, helping investigators trace the car’s exact movements and communication patterns.

Over 100 CCTV recordings—from toll plazas and nearby areas—are being reviewed to map the vehicle’s full trajectory. The footage shows the car entering and exiting the Red Fort parking area, with the driver appearing to be alone. Authorities are also analyzing data from mobile phones active near the site during the blast, looking for possible links between suspects and accomplices.

Investigators are expanding their analysis to Faridabad, using dump data and Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR) to identify devices that went offline soon after the explosion—potentially indicating efforts to destroy evidence or evade tracking. The explosion near the historic Red Fort triggered panic and a large-scale security response, with the Special Cell, Crime Branch, and FSL teams working to uncover the full motive, identify all those involved, and piece together the sequence of events that led to the deadly blast.