Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Turkey's Growing Role in India's Terror Probes
Turkey has been appearing more often in India's terror investigations.
Recently, two suspects in the Red Fort blasts were linked to a handler in Turkey.
Turkey has also been supporting Pakistan and raising the Kashmir issue at international forums.
The Turkish government and media have been critical of India, and Turkey has been providing military support to Pakistan.
This is part of Turkey's broader strategy to position itself as a leader in the Muslim world and gain influence in conflicts.
India sees this as a complex problem that needs to be addressed firmly.
Two main suspects in the Red Fort blasts were guided by a handler based in Ankara, Turkey.
68 suspicious mobile numbers active near the blast site were traced to Pakistan and Turkey.
Turkey has denied involvement, calling the reports disinformation aimed at damaging bilateral relations.
Turkey has been raising the Kashmir issue at international forums and supporting Pakistan militarily.
Turkey's strategy includes positioning itself as a leader in the Muslim world and gaining influence in conflicts.
- Who
- India, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- What
- Turkey's involvement in India's terror probes and its support for Pakistan and Kashmiri separatists
- When
- Recent investigations into the Red Fort blasts and ongoing since 2019
- Where
- India, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- Why
- Turkey's ideological and strategic interests in the Muslim world and conflicts
- Countries Involved
- India, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- Key Suspects
- Dr Umar Mohammed, Dr Muzammil
- Turkish Handler
- Alias 'Ukasa' in Ankara
- Suspicious Calls
- 68 mobile numbers traced to Pakistan and Turkey
- Turkish Rebuttal
- Denies involvement, calls it disinformation
- Kashmir Issue
- Turkey raises it at international forums
- Turkish Media
- Pedals narratives of Muslim victimhood in India
- Military Support
- Turkey supports Pakistan with drones and military counselors