A major revelation has emerged in the investigation into the 10/11 Delhi bomb blast, as officials discovered that the arrested Al-Falah University professor had concealed a massive stock of explosives-grade chemicals near the university campus. The accused reportedly hid 2,600 kg of ammonium nitrate for nearly two weeks in a shed behind a mosque before shifting it to his rented accommodation.
Two Additional Hideouts Identified
During the probe, investigators uncovered two more hideouts used by the accused doctor. Beyond the mosque premises, he had also rented another accommodation in Khori Jamalpur in July, which played a key role in the terror conspiracy. This residence adds to the network of spaces he utilized to prepare and store explosive material.
Rented House Taken Under the Pretext of Fruit Business
The Khori Jamalpur unit consisted of three rooms situated above a plastic raw material shop. Rented for Rs 8,000 per month, the accused claimed he was planning to start a fruit supply business with stocks sourced from Kashmir. Investigators later found that this was merely a cover story to mask his involvement in the terror plot.
Female Associate Also Linked to the Premises
Investigators noted that the accused frequently visited the property, often in the company of a female doctor from Al-Falah University who is also linked to the terror module. She is currently under the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and her role is being examined as part of the conspiracy.
Flour Mill Used as Explosive Processing Unit
Earlier reports revealed how an ordinary flour mill played a crucial part in the preparation of explosives used in the blast. A Pulwama-based doctor involved in the same module had rented space at a taxi driver’s home in Faridabad, where he set up a grinder, portable furnace and electronic machines. This setup was used to refine ammonium nitrate by grinding urea and isolating its explosive components.
Large Chemical Stock Recovered Before the Blast
On November 9, just a day before the deadly car explosion in Delhi, police recovered 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and other materials from this Faridabad room. Prior investigations had already traced large chemical stashes stored by another accused at both the cleric’s residence and a separate rented room in Dhauj.
Chemical Procurement Tracked to Licensed Dealer
Investigators have now identified the source of the explosive material used in the blast. The NIA raided BR Scientific and Chemicals in NIT Nehru Ground, Faridabad, a licensed outlet owned by chemical dealer Lal Babu. The shop supplies laboratory chemicals to hospitals, colleges and universities, and appears to have unwittingly sold ammonium nitrate to the accused.
Shop Records Seized for Further Inquiry
During questioning, the professor revealed he purchased the chemicals from this outlet. The NIA examined the shop’s transaction records and seized multiple documents to track procurement patterns and potential lapses. The investigation continues as agencies piece together the full scale of the terror network.
