The Delhi Police on Thursday issued a comprehensive travel advisory urging the public to reach railway stations, metro stations and airports well in advance of scheduled departures. This heightened vigilance follows the November 10 car explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro station, which left 13 dead and injured more than 25 people.
According to an advisory issued by Joint CP, Delhi, Milind Dumbre: “Due to heightened security measures in the national capital, all passengers are advised to reach railway stations, metro stations and airports well in advance.”
Implemented to ensure smooth security checks and avoid last-minute inconveniences, this notice establishes strict arrival times for passengers:
- Train passengers: You must arrive at least one hour before the scheduled departure.
- Metro travelers: They should be at the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train.
- International flights: Air travelers are strongly advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours in advance.
Authorities have called for the public’s cooperation to maintain safety and ensure smooth travel throughout the capital during this period of heightened security.
New evidence in explosion investigation
The investigation into the blast case continues and security agencies are tightening the net around the main suspect, Dr. Umar Un Nabi.
Fresh CCTV footage emerged and clearly shows Dr. Umara entering the state capital through the Badarpur border in a white i20 motor car. The footage shows the suspect stopping his vehicle at the Badarpur toll gate where he is seen collecting cash and handing it over to the toll collector.
In addition, according to a news agency report, security agencies obtained the journals of Dr. Umara, so Dr. Muzammil, other accused. FLIGHT citing sources.
These diaries specifically refer to the dates of November 8-12, which strongly suggests that planning for such an incident was underway in that particular time frame. The diaries also reportedly contain the names of around 25 individuals, most of whom are from Jammu and Kashmir and Faridabad. FLIGHT the report said.
Umar, who was known in his circle as an academically accomplished professional, has reportedly changed radically over the past two years.
DNA test of samples taken from the Red Fort blast site confirmed that the car that exploded on Monday was driven by Dr Umar Nabi.
On Tuesday, his mother’s DNA samples were taken and sent for testing. They were analyzed along with remains collected from the blast site.
