New Delhi, June 27: The National Investigation (NIA) has chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in connection with car bomb explosion that killed 11 persons near the Red Fort in the national capital of Delhi in November 2025, officials said on Saturday.

“NIA chargesheets three more accused, including absconding prime accused, in Red Fort blast case,” they said.

An official spokesperson said in a press statement, “NIA, in its supplementary chargesheet  in the case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI, has named Zameer Ahmad Ahanger, Tufail Ahmad Bhat and Muzafar Ahmad alias Faraz alias Zafar, all from Jammu and Kashmir, as accused. This takes the number of persons chargesheeted in the case to 13, including the prime accused Dr Umer Un Nabi (since deceased).” 
 
Absconding accused Muzafar Ahmed, a pediatrician (MBBS, MD), has been identified as the elder brother of co-accused Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather and a founding member of “AGuH Interim” –  an offshoot of the Al-Qaeda.
 
NIA investigation revealed Muzafar to be one of the prime architects, along with co accused Umer, Muzammil, Adeel, and Mufti Irfan, of the conspiracy that led to the deadly Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast on 10th November 2025.
 
One of the founding members of AGuH Interim,  Muzafar had attended the secret Eidgah meeting at Srinagar in June 2022, during which the terror module AGuH Interim was established, NIA’s probe has further revealed.
 
Muzafar was deeply involved in the manufacture, testing and safekeeping of TATP-based IEDs at a clandestine IED facility run by Umer and Muzammil at Al-Falah University, Faridabad. 

A Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) has also been issued against Muzafar and efforts are on to track and arrest him.
 
As per the NIA investigations, Zameer, an Overground Worker (OGW) of AGuH Interim, was actively in touch with handlers, and acted as a courier for arms, ammunition, and cash for the terror module. 
 
Tufail, a former OGW of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror organisation, served as the module’s arms supplier. He had procured one AK-47, one Krinkov rifle, one Pistol, magazines and live ammunition through dead drops orchestrated by a  handler, and delivered them to the deceased main accused Dr. Umer Un Nabi for Rs. 3 lakh. 
 
In the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi,
arrested accused Zameer and Tufail have been charged under sections 13, 18, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of the UA(P) Act, and sections 61(2), 147, 148 & 152 of the BNS. 
 
Muzafar has been additionally charged under section 61(2) read with sec 103(1), 109(1), 118(1) & 118(2) of the BNS, sections 3, 4 & 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and sections 3 & 4 of the PDPP Act. 

 NIA, which established the linkages between various accused through multi-disciplinary scientific investigation, including detailed forensic testing, geo-location mapping of conspiracy sites and granular financial-trail analysis, is continuing with its investigation in the case.

New Delhi, June 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for Seychelles on a three-day visit during which he will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of that country and have bilateral discussions with President Patrick Herminie to further strengthen the friendship.

In his departure statement, the prime minister said Seychelles is a valued maritime neighbour and a key partner in the ‘Vision MAHASAGAR’ and India’s shared commitment to the Global South.

Modi also said that he looks forward to the bilateral discussions aimed at further strengthening the enduring friendship.

“Together, we will work to advance the progress of our peoples, and promote security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region,” he said.

The prime minister said he is undertaking the state visit from June 27-29 at the invitation of President of Seychelles Herminie, during which he will participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour.

“Leaving for Seychelles, where I will take part in their National Day celebrations. This year, it is even more special because it is the Golden Jubilee celebrations,” he said in a post on ‘X’.

In the statement, Modi said this year also marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of India-Seychelles diplomatic relations, which are “rooted in mutual trust, shared democratic values, respect for diversity and deep affinity between our peoples”.

“Building on the successful State visit of President Herminie to India in February 2026, I look forward to our discussions aimed at further strengthening our enduring friendship. Together, we will work to advance the progress of our peoples, and promote security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region,” he said.

During the visit, Modi will have the honour of becoming the first Indian prime minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles. He said this historic opportunity reflects the strong democratic values and parliamentary traditions that bind the two nations.

Modi said he also looks forward to interacting with the vibrant Indian community in Seychelles, who have been nurturing the special friendship between India and Seychelles for generations, and serving as a living bridge between the two nations.

“I am confident that my visit will further deepen the longstanding bonds between the two countries, enhance maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, and advance our shared vision of a secure, peaceful and prosperous Indian Ocean region,” he said.

Officials said a contingent of the Indian armed forces, along with two ships of the Indian Navy, will participate in the celebrations.

Modi last visited Seychelles in 2015. India and Seychelles share a longstanding partnership rooted in shared historical, cultural and people-to-people ties.

As a key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region, Seychelles holds a special place in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and our commitment to the Global South, the officials said.

Thane, Jun 27: In a bizarre accident, a 25-year-old man bled to death after an airbag unexpectedly deployed inside a parked vehicle in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the Kashimira area on Wednesday when the victim, a car dealer, was inside a 15-year-old car, and the safety system suddenly triggered, an official said.

The airbag deployed, and the massive impact left him with severe injuries, leading to fatal blood loss before he could receive medical aid.

According to a preliminary probe, despite its age, official records indicate that the car still held a valid fitness certificate, the official said, adding that the police have registered a case of accidental death and have launched an investigation and are consulting automobile experts.

Bilaspur, June 27: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Himachal Pradesh, the Bilaspur district administration has initiated the procurement of an advanced SoToxa Mobile Drug Testing System to strengthen the state’s fight against chitta (adulterated heroin) and other narcotic substances.

The system, procured through the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) at an estimated cost of Rs 19 lakh, is expected to be inaugurated soon by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar said on Saturday.

The portable system can detect the presence of narcotic substances from a saliva sample and generate results within five minutes. It is capable of screening six major categories of drugs, including methamphetamine (chitta), amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis (THC), cocaine and opiates.

The DC said that the state government is pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and trafficking with the objective of not only dismantling drug networks but also protecting the youth from the growing menace of substance abuse and this initiative will enable law enforcement agencies to carry out rapid and scientifically validated on-the-spot testing.

He said that Bilaspur will become the first district in the state to deploy the SoToxa mobile drug detection technology. Initially, one device will be introduced as a pilot project and additional units will be procured in subsequent phases based on its operational performance and accuracy.

Kumar said the technology would significantly strengthen random screening during special enforcement drives, police checkpoints, public gatherings and other sensitive locations by allowing a large number of individuals to be tested quickly, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of anti-drug operations.

Highlighting the system’s advanced capabilities, he said that it would also incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analytics. Data generated from the tests will be scientifically analysed to identify drug abuse hotspots, trafficking patterns and emerging trends.

The findings will be shared with the police department to support evidence-based planning and enable targeted enforcement against organised drug networks.

The SoToxa system is equipped with several advanced features, including QR code-based sample identification, automated quality control, secure digital storage of thousands of test records and instant report generation, ensuring greater transparency, reliability and efficiency in the testing process.