Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday strongly condemned the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed at least 12 lives, asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stand for peace, harmony, and brotherhood.
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said it was deeply unfair to stereotype all Kashmiris as terrorists, emphasising that only a small number of misguided individuals were responsible for disturbing peace. “It is highly condemnable. No religion justifies the killing of innocent people in such a brutal manner. The investigation must continue, but we must remember one thing — not every resident of Jammu and Kashmir is a terrorist or associated with terrorists,” he said.
He warned that such sweeping generalisations harm efforts to keep society united and make it harder to “keep people on the right path.” Abdullah demanded stringent punishment for those behind the attack while cautioning authorities against implicating innocent people during the probe.
Responding to reports that some of the accused were medical professionals, Abdullah expressed concern over security failures that allowed such individuals to operate undetected. “Who says educated people can’t be involved in terrorism? They can. What shocks me is that, even after being expelled from their jobs, there wasn’t enough follow-up investigation. Why was prosecution not pursued?” he asked.
The Chief Minister said the state government would fully cooperate with the Centre to maintain peace and stability across Jammu and Kashmir.
Several individuals from Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested for their alleged links to a terror module believed to be behind multiple planned attacks. Newly obtained CCTV footage shows the prime accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi, entering Delhi through the Badarpur border in a white Hyundai i20, stopping at a toll plaza to pay cash before proceeding toward the city.
Investigators have also recovered handwritten diaries belonging to Dr Umar and Dr Muzammil, containing entries dated November 8–12, believed to outline the planning stages of the Red Fort blast. The diary reportedly lists around 25 names, most of them from Jammu and Kashmir and Faridabad, hinting at a broader network of operatives.
Security agencies continue to analyze evidence and track financial trails, as the probe expands across multiple states to uncover the full extent of the terror network.
