Authorities have conducted multiple search operations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation into last year’s deadly blast near Red Fort, officials confirmed on Monday.
Kashmir Needs Your Voice
With internet services suspended in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since 6 June 2026, timely reporting has become increasingly challenging. The Azadi Times is inviting Kashmir-based writers and journalists to join our network of authors and contributors.
According to officials, India’s federal counter-terror agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), carried out coordinated raids at nine locations across the region.
A senior official said the searches were conducted as part of efforts to gather further evidence in connection with the explosion, which took place near the historic Red Fort in Delhi.
“The search operations are ongoing, and further details will be shared at an appropriate time,” the official said, without disclosing specific locations targeted during the raids.
Background of the Red Fort Explosion Case
The investigation relates to a powerful blast that occurred last year near the Red Fort, one of India’s most significant historical landmarks. According to authorities, at least 13 people were killed in the explosion, which took place in a parked vehicle near the site.
The National Investigation Agency has already made several arrests in connection with the case, while the probe remains ongoing.
Officials have not publicly disclosed the identities of individuals linked to the latest search operations, nor have they specified whether the raids resulted in detentions.
Help us expose the truth
The Azadi Times is funded by readers like you. No corporate sponsors. No government influence. Just fearless reporting.
Search operations linked to security-related cases are frequently conducted in India-administered Kashmir, where investigations often extend beyond local jurisdictions due to the region’s sensitive political and security environment.
Observers note that federal agencies increasingly coordinate with local authorities when cases involve incidents outside the territory but potentially linked to individuals or networks based in the region.
However, limited official information surrounding such investigations often leads to speculation, underscoring the importance of transparent legal processes and verified reporting.
Authorities have stated that the investigation remains active, and additional information is expected to be released once the search operations are completed.
While officials confirmed the number of locations searched, no further operational details have been publicly disclosed so far.
The case continues to draw attention due to the symbolic significance of the Red Fort, a site historically associated with major national events and political developments.
