A week following the devastating explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort that resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals, a self-recorded and undated video featuring the perpetrator, Dr Umar Mohammad, also known as Umar-un-Nabi, has surfaced.
This footage offers what is believed to be the first direct insight into the mindset of the Delhi bomber, Dr Umar Mohammad alias Umar-un-Nabi, as he discusses the topics of suicide bombing and the notion of "martyrdom".
"One of the very misunderstood concepts is the concept of what has been labelled as suicide bombing. It is a martyrdom operation... known in Islam. Now, there are multiple contradictions; there are multiple arguments that have been brought against it," the young doctor is heard stating in the video.
He further explains that a "martyrdom" operation involves a person anticipating their own death at a specific location and time. Umar also emphasises that no individual can precisely foresee the exact moment or place of their death, asserting that it occurs only if it is predestined. He concludes this part by saying, "Don't fear death."
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Given that suicide is explicitly prohibited in Islam, Umar seems to be rationalising suicide bombing by framing it as an act of "martyrdom" within the video.
Throughout the recording, Umar speaks in English with a noticeable accent and demonstrates considerable articulateness. His statements indicate that he had engaged in profound reflection on issues related to suicide bombing and "martyrdom", pointing to a complete process of radicalisation.
The video portrays a calm and composed individual who is methodically justifying a horrific act. Additionally, it highlights the evolving nature of terrorism in India, characterised by perpetrators who are educated, thoroughly radicalised, and highly calculated in their approach.
The content of the video further confirms that the Delhi car blast was meticulously planned, effectively dispelling earlier speculations that the explosion might have been accidental, occurring inadvertently during the transportation of explosives.
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The broader conspiracy uncovered in connection with the Delhi blast has exposed how terrorist organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed are increasingly recruiting highly educated professionals, including medical doctors.
Earlier in the same month, following a significant seizure of explosives in Faridabad, the Jammu and Kashmir police announced that they had dismantled an inter-state and transnational terror module affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
"The investigation has revealed a white-collar terror ecosystem, involving radicalised professionals and students in contact with foreign handlers, operating from Pakistan and other countries. The group has been using encrypted channels for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement and logistics. Funds were raised through professional and academic networks, under the guise of social/charitable causes," the police statement noted.
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