Delhi Police Seek Details On Foreign-Trained Doctors As Red Fort Blast Probe Expands

On Saturday, officials stated that notices had been circulated to private hospitals across Delhi. These notices seek information on medical practitioners who obtained their qualifications outside India.

These institutions have been instructed to compile comprehensive data on doctors whose MBBS degrees were earned in Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UAE, or China.

As per the officials, the administrations of these hospitals have been specifically asked to submit the names and professional documentation of such foreign-educated doctors currently employed in private facilities in the Capital.

The request forms part of a broader effort linked to the intensified investigation into a suspected terror network following the recent car explosion near the Red Fort.

The blast on 10 November, which occurred close to the historic monument, claimed 13 lives and injured many others. The tragedy prompted an extensive inquiry by authorities. Investigators later uncovered what they believe to be a sophisticated ‘white-collar’ network linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Evidence Suggests a Coordinated Terror Module

Investigators had already made arrests in several states prior to the explosion. They gradually assembled evidence that pointed towards a coordinated terror module operating across state lines.

After the incident, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) determined that the explosion was linked to the earlier arrests. This finding generated fresh leads as the investigation progressed.

Thus far, the NIA has detained seven suspects in connection with the case. The incident involved a Hyundai i20 driven by Dr Umar Muhammad when it detonated near the Lal Qila Metro station. Those apprehended include:

1. Dr Muzammil Shakeel from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir
2. Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
3. Dr Shaheen Saeed from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and
4. Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay from Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir

Officials have said that these individuals are believed to have held significant responsibilities in planning and executing the attack that resulted in the loss of lives and multiple injuries.

Previous arrests in the case include Amir Rashid Ali, who owned the car used in the blast; Jasir Bilal Wani, accused of providing technical assistance; and Soyab, who allegedly gave Umar shelter and logistical support in the days leading up to the explosion.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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