NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Investigators in the Red Fort car explosion case have recovered three 9 mm cartridges — two live rounds and one spent — from the site of the November 10 blast, Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday. Officials emphasized that this caliber of ammunition is prohibited for civilian use and is typically restricted to armed forces personnel or those holding special licenses.
A senior officer stated that despite the discovery of the cartridges, no firearm or parts of a gun were located at the scene. “We are working to understand how these rounds arrived at the blast site and whether the suspect had access to a weapon,” the official said.
The finding adds a new dimension to the ongoing investigation, with authorities probing whether the ammunition was linked to a broader terror or criminal network. Forensic teams are examining residue from the blast site, while CCTV footage from nearby areas is being analyzed to trace movements leading up to the explosion.
The Red Fort blast, which occurred in a busy section of Old Delhi, claimed 12 lives and injured multiple others. In the days following the incident, Delhi Police registered a fresh FIR under sections related to criminal conspiracy, signaling a widening of the probe.
Security measures around the Red Fort have been intensified, with strict surveillance at all entry points and heightened patrolling in the vicinity.
Meanwhile, in a related development, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has cancelled the registration of four doctors from Jammu and Kashmir — Dr Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Muzamil Shakeel, and Dr Shaheen Saeed — from the Indian Medical Register and National Medical Register, effective November 14, 2025. State medical councils have been notified of the action.
Among them, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Muzamil Shakeel, and Dr Shaheen Saeed have already been taken into custody in connection with the blast due to alleged ties with previous terror-related incidents. Authorities are now investigating their possible involvement in acquiring the recovered ammunition.
Police stressed that while the 9 mm rounds raise critical questions, the absence of a weapon complicates the probe. Investigators are actively pursuing all leads to determine the origin of the cartridges and their potential connection to a larger terror plot.
