Archive · 10 Dec 2025
NIA Arrests in Red Fort Blast Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made more arrests and conducted searches in Jammu and Kashmir.
Two men, Dr. Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani, were arrested and taken to places where they might have hidden things related to a bombing plot at the Red Fort.
The NIA, along with police and other forces, searched areas like Mattan forest and Wanpora to find explosives and other hidden materials.
Additionally, former JKLF commander Javaid Ahmad Mir, also known as Nalka, was arrested in connection with a three-decade-old case under the UAPA and the Arms Act.
This is part of a bigger investigation to understand how the bombing happened and who was involved, as well as to address older cases of militancy in the region.
NIA arrested Dr. Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani in connection with the Red Fort blast.
Searches were conducted in Anantnag and Kulgam districts, Jammu and Kashmir.
Raids were based on information provided by the arrested individuals.
Locations searched include Mattan forest in Anantnag and Wanpora in Kulgam.
Former JKLF commander Javaid Ahmad Mir was arrested in a three-decade-old case under UAPA and the Arms Act.
- Who
- Dr. Adeel Rather, Jasir Bilal Wani, Javaid Ahmad Mir
- What
- Arrests and searches related to Red Fort blast investigation and a three-decade-old case
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Anantnag and Kulgam districts, Jammu and Kashmir; Shergarhi police station
- Why
- To uncover evidence related to the Red Fort bombing plot and a three-decade-old case
Law Enforcement
Arrested Individuals
Arrests and Searches
Law Enforcement
Necessary for uncovering evidence and preventing future attacks.
Arrested Individuals
Potential for human rights violations and unjust detentions.
- Arrested Individuals
- Dr. Adeel Rather, Jasir Bilal Wani, Javaid Ahmad Mir
- Locations Searched
- Anantnag, Kulgam districts, Mattan forest, Wanpora
- Forces Involved
- NIA, police, paramilitary forces
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nature of Evidence
- Explosives, concealed material
- Legal Provisions
- UAPA, Arms Act
- Case Age
- Three-decade-old
Sources
Red Fort Blast Probe Widens: What Latest NIA Arrest Reveals About Explosives Trail Behind Bombing
Former JKLF commander Javaid Ahmad Mir arrested
JKLF Former Commander Javaid Ahmad Mir Detained
2 Separatists Arrested In 1996 Case Of Rioting And Firing On J&K Police