The investigation into the tragic Red Fort blast, which resulted in 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, has reached a critical juncture with new evidence suggesting the involvement of a suicide bomber linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The suspect, Dr Umar un Nabi, is believed to have utilized a method resembling that of a 'shoe bomber.' Fresh forensic findings indicate that a shoe recovered from Umar's vehicle contains materials implicated in the explosion. This shoe, discovered beneath the driver's seat close to the front tire, had traces of a metal substance likely used to trigger detonation. The presence of the explosive TATP, known for its extreme sensitivity, was detected on both the shoe and the vehicle tire, leading investigators to theorize that Umar may have hidden a detonation mechanism within his footwear. Additional evidence from further parts of the car suggests remnants of other explosive materials, indicating a well-planned operation.

Authorities have corroborated that the Jaish operatives were stockpiling significant quantities of TATP in preparation for a high-profile attack, blending it with ammonium nitrate for the Red Fort incident. Further complicating the investigation, it has been revealed that key financial transactions connected to the attack were facilitated by an arrested doctor, Shaheen, who allegedly served as a financial conduit for the terror plot. The nature of the explosives used in this case has drawn unsettling comparisons to the December 2001 episode involving Richard Reid, the notorious 'shoe bomber.'

Officials have noted resemblances in the explosives’ arrangement and the techniques employed between Reid and the current investigation, leading to the hypothesis that Umar might have utilized a similar strategy. As details unfold, agencies continue to piece together the mechanism behind the blast and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the attack's orchestration. Reports indicate that the dismantled Jaish module intended to execute coordinated strikes in various cities, marked under the code name 'D-6'. The initial plan aimed for simultaneous attacks on the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, which was thwarted, while the attack in Delhi fulfilled their secondary objective.