House of Delhi Blast Accused Dr. Umar Nabi Razed by Security Forces
Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025
In a major escalation in the ongoing Delhi blast investigation, security forces have demolished the Pulwama residence of Dr. Umar Nabi, the man identified as the driver of the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that detonated near Red Fort on November 10. The demolition was carried out after the recovery of explosives from his home and DNA profiling results confirmed his direct role in the attack.
DNA Profiling Confirms Dr. Umar Nabi’s Identity
Investigators formally matched DNA traces recovered from the Delhi blast site with samples taken from Dr. Nabi’s mother, cementing his identification as the driver behind the vehicle that killed 13 people and injured several others.
This confirmation has pushed agencies to widen their probe, as officials believe Dr. Nabi may have been part of a larger, radicalised network operating through digital channels.
Pulwama Residence Demolished Under Strict Security
Security forces executed a controlled demolition of his home in Koil village, Pulwama, during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The entire area was cordoned off:
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Controlled explosives were used to bring down the structure
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Bomb disposal squads scanned the site for secondary devices
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Forensic teams will now examine the debris for additional evidence
Authorities said the demolition was necessary due to the presence of high-grade explosive material found during the search.
From Promising Doctor to Radicalised Operative
Once hailed as an academically gifted medical professional, Dr. Umar Nabi’s suspected shift toward radical ideology has shocked many in South Kashmir.
Investigators believe:
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He was active in radical online groups for more than two years
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He may have been preparing for a bigger attack, possibly around the December 6 Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
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His communication patterns show regular contact with encrypted extremist channels
This case is now being examined as part of what investigators describe as a “white-collar radical network”, involving highly educated individuals.
Electronics Seized From Multiple Locations
Following the demolition, security forces recovered:
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Mobile phones
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Laptops
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External storage devices
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Communication logs
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Data from his fiancée’s residence
These electronic devices are now with cyber-forensic teams to uncover digital footprints, funding trails, and communication links.
South Kashmir on High Alert
A high alert has been issued across Pulwama, Shopian, and Kulgam:
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Additional checkpoints and night patrols have been deployed
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Drone surveillance is being used to monitor movement
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Intelligence agencies are tracking potential associates
Police officials say this is part of the broader drive to “neutralise emerging hybrid terror modules.”
Fear Among Kashmir’s Professional Class
The case has unsettled Kashmir’s professionals — doctors, lecturers, research scholars, and civil service aspirants.
Many fear profiling or random detentions amid an intensifying crackdown on what agencies call “ideologically masked operatives”.
One local academic shared anonymously:
“There is fear and confusion. When a highly qualified doctor is accused of such involvement, the entire professional community feels the heat.”
The Road Ahead
Investigative agencies are now:
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Mapping Dr. Nabi’s financial, social, and digital networks
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Scrutinizing possible cross-border communication
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Investigating whether a larger group of professionals was part of the module
The Delhi blast — and the Pulwama demolition — has become one of the most high-stakes security developments of 2025, placing Kashmir under an even sharper national security lens.
