Investigations into the deadly November 10 Delhi car blast have unravelled a sinister and sophisticated terror plot, codenamed “Operation D-6,” masterminded by a suicide bomber identified as ‘Doctor Death.’ Agencies believe the blast was not an isolated incident but the blueprint for a series of serial fidayeen (suicide) attacks across India, probably triggered by a rarely used shoebomb.
The probe identified the silent killer at the wheel of the car laden with explosives as Dr. Umar Nabi. His movements and the evidence recovered have exposed a modern, deeply concerning threat pattern that is raising serious questions about national security.
The Shoebomb Angle: TATP And The Trigger
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The investigation received a shocking turn when explosives were found inside the footwear of the bomber, thereby relating the car blast to the deadly concept of shoebombing.
Explosive Footwear: Agencies suspect the car blast was triggered by an explosive device concealed in Dr. Umar’s shoe—the first time shoebombing has been suspected in a Delhi attack.
The Trigger Mechanism: It is theorized that Dr. Umar activated the TATP charge inside his shoe, which triggered the detonation of the massive explosive payload packed into the car.
“Mother of Satan” Connection: TATP, widely known among terrorist groups as the “Mother of Satan” because of its powerful impact and non-metallic nature, which makes it undetectable by ordinary scanners, has been confirmed present.
Lethal Mix: The bomb used a deadly mix of Ammonium Nitrate to give the desired destructive power and TATP as a high-impact detonator—a formula used by terror groups like Jaish and Al-Qaeda.
Al-Qaeda Style: The TATP shoebomb model is similar in construction to that used by the Al-Qaeda operative Richard Reid in 2001, which underlines further a highly professional, externally influenced plot.
Operation D-6 And Terrorist Doctors
Interrogation of other arrested members of this module revealed that the Delhi blast was part of a bigger, multi-city campaign.
Mastermind and Network: This was an overall plot masterminded by Jaish-e-Mohammad and concentrated on developing a fidayeen model. Dr. Umar was one of the most active people in brainwashing Kashmiri youth into becoming suicide bombers.
Serial Blast Blueprint: During interrogation, arrested doctors Shaheen and Muzammil revealed that serial blasts were planned not just in Delhi but several other Indian cities.
Agencies recovered a diary from the rooms of Dr. Umar (Room No.-4) and Dr. Muzammil (Room No.-13) at Al-Falah University, which contained the entire blueprint of Operation D-6 regarding target locations and attack phases.
Massive Explosive Haul: The 360 kg of explosives recovered in Faridabad were confirmed to be part of this larger serial blast network, intended for use in Delhi and other cities.
Security Failure: ‘Doctor Death’ Moves About Unrestricted
The probe brought into light a colossal security breach in the run-up to the bombing, showing how widespread movement of the bomber happened in high-security areas.
10 Hours Unchecked: The car bomb-laden vehicle passed through the streets of Delhi for nearly ten hours before the explosion, an incident which raises serious questions over security preparedness.
43 CCTV Captures: The bomber’s car was captured on 43 separate CCTV cameras across high-security and VVIP zones, including the following areas:
9:22 AM: India Gate
9:31 AM: Kartavya Path 2:04 PM: Connaught Place 3:15 PM: Delhi Gate Red Light This was an unchallenged threat: the security failure allowed the suspected suicide bomber to move unhampered through the heart of the capital, culminating in the horrific November 10 blast.
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