Delhi Red Fort blast suspect arrested in cross-state terror probe
Security forces have arrested 29-year-old Zameer Ahmad Ahangar in connection with the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast. The investigation has uncovered his alleged role in a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy linked to the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Authorities in Mumbai and multiple Maharashtra districts are now on high alert following new leads in the case.
The probe reveals Ahangar’s involvement in recruiting and radicalising individuals through social media, with a pattern of engagement stretching across several states.
Ahangar’s activities first came under scrutiny in October 2025, when radical posters bearing JeM’s insignia appeared in Srinagar. Security forces identified him as an overground worker for the group, facilitating propaganda and recruitment ahead of the Red Fort attack. Reports from December 2025 confirm he operated from Srinagar, Jammu, and Lucknow to coordinate terror operations.
Investigators have traced two key links to the Delhi blast in Maharashtra: one in Mumbai and another in Solapur. A married woman in her early 40s from Solapur was questioned by India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW, over her contact with Ahangar. Similarly, another woman in Mumbai reported suspicious interactions, where Ahangar allegedly used professional and personal overtures to engage with her. Both cases point to romance-based entrapment, or 'honey-trap', tactics allegedly employed by operatives of the Delhi terror module. Ahangar’s digital network follows a consistent pattern, spanning multiple states, with a focus on radicalisation and recruitment through social media platforms.
The arrest of Ahangar has intensified scrutiny of cross-state terror networks linked to the Red Fort blast. Security agencies continue to track his connections, particularly in Maharashtra and neighbouring regions. The investigation remains focused on dismantling the module’s infrastructure and preventing further radicalisation efforts.
