Delhi Terror Attack: The nightmare that almost came true. India narrowly escaped what could have been the deadliest serial blast in world history, a meticulously planned terror attack involving 32 car bombs loaded with 3,200 kilograms of explosives. Had this white-collar terror module succeeded, the devastation would have been unimaginable, leaving thousands dead and an entire nation traumatized.
The Chilling Numbers Behind The Plot
Intelligence agencies uncovered a sinister conspiracy that sent shockwaves through the security establishment:
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32 vehicles were to be used as mobile death traps
3,200 kilograms of explosives had been stockpiled, enough to level entire neighborhoods
Each car was designed to carry approximately 100 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, turning them into weapons of mass destruction
To put this in perspective: when a single bomb blast at Red Fort killed 13 people and shattered windows half a kilometer away, imagine 32 such explosions across the country simultaneously. The thought alone is terrifying.
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What 3,200 KG of Explosives Could Have Done
Experts analyzing the terror plot paint a horrifying picture of what would have unfolded:
If detonated together in one location:
A 3,200-kilogram ammonium nitrate bomb creates an explosion equivalent to 2.5 tons of TNT
Everything within a 50-meter radius would be completely obliterated; nothing would remain
Shockwaves traveling at 14,400 kilometers per hour would rupture human lungs instantly
At least 300-350 lives would be lost in crowded areas
Buildings within 150 meters would collapse, glass windows would shatter up to 400 meters, and tremors would be felt 800 meters away
Lessons From History’s Deadliest Attacks
To understand the magnitude, consider these historical comparisons:
The 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing:
Used 1,800 kilograms of ammonium nitrate
Killed 168 people and injured over 600
By this calculation, 3,200 kilograms would have killed at least 300 people and injured 550 and that’s a conservative estimate.
The 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts:
12 coordinated explosions using approximately 1,500 kilograms of explosives
257 people killed, over 1,400 injured
Scaling up to 3,200 kilograms: at least 500 deaths and 2,800 injuries, making it the deadliest terror attack in world history.
The Threat Isn’t Over Yet
While security forces have made significant progress, critical questions remain unanswered:
Missing explosives: Out of 3,200 kilograms, only 2,900 kilograms have been recovered. Where are the remaining 300 kilograms?
Missing vehicles: Only three cars have been traced so far:
1. The Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort attack
2. An EcoSport recovered from Faridabad
3. A Brezza belonging to Shaheen Saeed found at Al-Falah University
What happened to the other 29 vehicles? Their location could reveal the full extent of this terror network.
A Nation That Dodged Disaster
Had this white-collar terror module succeeded, India would have witnessed carnage on an unprecedented scale, surpassing every terror attack in human history. The swift action by intelligence agencies didn’t just prevent deaths; it prevented a national catastrophe that would have scarred an entire generation.
But the fight isn’t over. Until every kilogram of explosive is accounted for and every vehicle is traced, the shadow of this threat looms large. India’s security apparatus must remain vigilant because the next attempt could be just around the corner.
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