New Delhi: Hours after the Delhi Red Fort car blast that killed nine people and injured more than 20 others, a social media post surfaced claiming responsibility for the attack on behalf of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Authorities, however, have not verified the authenticity of the post and have urged the public to avoid circulating unconfirmed information.
Viral post claims LeT involvement
The post, which spread rapidly across several platforms late on November 10, 2025, claimed that “the brave and fierce Tigers of Lashkar-e-Taiba” were behind the explosion near the Lal Qila Metro Station. It stated that the assault was carried out “in retaliation for the martyrdom at Bilal mosque in Kashmir” and contained inflammatory language vowing continued violence “until Kashmir is free and India is destroyed.”
The post also referred to the attack as one against “Hindu Banias” — a term that investigators say reflects the sectarian propaganda typical of terror outfits operating out of Pakistan.
Officials have stressed that the post’s source and authenticity remain under investigation, and no terror group has formally claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
Confusion over terror link
While the viral message attributes the attack to Lashkar-e-Taiba, earlier reports indicated possible links to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) — another Pakistan-based group responsible for several major terror strikes in India, including the Pulwama attack and the 2025 Pahalgam killings.
According to preliminary intelligence inputs, the blast may have been orchestrated by a Jaish module operating from Faridabad, led by Dr Umar Mohammad, who is suspected to have detonated the car bomb. Two of his alleged accomplices — Dr Mujammil Shakeel and Dr Adil Ahmed Rather — were earlier arrested from Faridabad and Saharanpur, respectively.
Nine dead, over 20 injured in Red Fort blast
The deadly explosion occurred around 5 pm on Sunday, when a Hyundai i20 packed with ammonium nitrate fuel oil went off near the Lal Qila Metro Station, close to the historic Red Fort complex. The blast tore through the vehicle, leaving a trail of mangled metal and triggering panic in the area.
Officials from the Delhi Police Special Cell, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Intelligence Bureau (IB) are jointly probing the case. Early forensic findings suggest the use of military-grade explosives, leading investigators to believe the attack may have been a suicide bombing. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.
Police urge caution amid misinformation
Authorities have warned against the spread of unverified claims and doctored content related to the blast. The Delhi Police Cyber Cell has initiated a technical analysis to trace the origin of the viral LeT post, which may have been circulated to divert attention or spread panic.
A senior police official said,
“Several narratives are being pushed online. We request citizens to rely only on official updates and not share unverified posts that can cause communal disharmony.”
Security around key government installations and the Red Fort area has been tightened, while the Lal Qila Metro Station remains closed as a precautionary measure.