Key Questions Raised Over Jammu and Kashmir Police in Handling of Red Fort Blast Probe

As the investigation into the Delhi Red Fort car blast deepens, serious questions are now being raised about the role and response of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Reports suggest that despite having prior information about several suspects, including Dr. Umar, the police may not have issued any formal alert or involved central agencies in time. Investigators and experts are questioning why Umar’s phone, which was active until November 7, was not traced, and why no preventive action was taken despite ongoing interrogations of his known associates such as Muzammil. Another concern is whether the police had intelligence about Umar possessing explosives or moving with a suspicious vehicle, and if so, why a high alert was not circulated. These lapses are being viewed as possible coordination failures between local law enforcement and national agencies. Sources claim that even after arrests in Faridabad and Saharanpur, communication gaps persisted, delaying crucial preventive steps. With the blast claiming 12 lives, scrutiny has intensified over whether oversight or negligence contributed to the tragedy. The NIA, now leading the investigation, is examining how information flow between states broke down and whether early intervention could have averted the deadly explosion