Delhi blast accused Jasir Bilal Wani has filed an application in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court seeking permission to meet his legal counsel at the agency’s headquarters, sources confirmed on Saturday. The Patiala House NIA court is scheduled to hear the application later in the day.
Wani, who investigators have identified as an aide of terrorist Dr Umar Muhammad, is alleged to be an active co-conspirator in the bombing that killed 13 people near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10. He was arrested on November 17 in Srinagar and, a day later, remanded to 10 days of NIA custody by the Patiala House Court.
According to the NIA, Wani had provided technical assistance that contributed to the execution of the attack. Investigative findings indicate his involvement in modifying drones and attempting to develop rockets in the lead-up to the car bomb explosion. Officials describe these activities as part of a broader support network working with Dr Umar Muhammad Nabi to plan and carry out the attack.
Wani, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is believed to have worked closely with the main conspirator, contributing technical expertise and logistical support. The agency has stated that his role is central to understanding the operational framework behind the bombing.
The NIA’s investigation continues to expand as multiple teams pursue leads across several states. Searches and interrogations are underway to identify all individuals connected to the terror plot. Officials emphasise that the full scope of the conspiracy extends beyond the initial arrests, prompting a wide-ranging probe into the networks allegedly involved.
In a parallel development, investigators have established a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) link to the November 10 blast. Police sources have learned that a JeM operative trained the accused in bomb-making techniques and issued instructions on how to assemble the explosives used in the attack. This connection has added new complexity to the case, pointing to the involvement of Pakistan-based handlers.
Authorities have also uncovered a significant revelation during the investigation: the accused were allegedly preparing around 200 bombs intended for simultaneous detonation in Delhi and other parts of North India. The plot, as described by officials, aimed to trigger widespread explosions across multiple states. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had reportedly selected a JeM operative to train members of the Faridabad-based module implicated in the conspiracy.
The discovery of the wider plan has led to intensified investigative efforts. Officials are examining communication trails, funding sources, and the movements of key suspects to map out the full network behind the planned attacks. The agency aims to determine whether additional targets were identified and if further operatives remain active.
As the case unfolds, the NIA is expected to present additional findings to the court, which continues to monitor the custody and legal proceedings involving Wani and other suspects in the Delhi blast case.
