Investigation Reveals Recruitment Efforts in Red Fort Blast Including Backed-Out Suicide Bomber

Investigations into the Red Fort car bombing revealed that Dr. Umar-un Nabi, the mastermind, recruited Yasir Ahmed Dar as a potential suicide bomber. Dar, a Shopian resident, backed out in August last year, citing the apple harvest season and home repairs. Officials noted Nabi's medical background enhanced his influence, aiding recruitment. The probe uncovered Nabi's efforts to build independent terror cells to sustain operations. Authorities also recovered a voice note pledging allegiance to jihad from one suspect's phone.