India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key accused in connection with the Delhi car bombing, marking a significant development in the high-profile terror investigation. Officials say the latest arrest has helped investigators further piece together the planning, execution, and wider network behind the attack.
According to NIA sources, the accused was picked up following sustained intelligence gathering and analysis of digital and financial trails linked to earlier suspects. The agency said the individual played a crucial role in facilitating the bombing, including logistics, reconnaissance, or coordination with other conspirators. The suspect is expected to be produced before a special NIA court, where the agency will seek custodial remand for further questioning.
The car bombing, which had sent shockwaves through the national capital, raised serious concerns over urban security and the possible involvement of organised terror modules. While no official confirmation has been made regarding the group behind the attack, investigators have been probing links to extremist outfits, funding channels, and handlers operating from outside Delhi.
Officials familiar with the probe say the arrest could lead to more breakthroughs, including the identification of sleeper cells and supply chains used to procure explosives and vehicles. The NIA has already arrested several suspects in the case and seized electronic devices, documents, and materials believed to have been used in planning the attack.
Security agencies have also intensified coordination with state police forces and intelligence units to track down remaining suspects and prevent follow-up attacks. Authorities said surveillance has been stepped up at sensitive locations across the capital as a precautionary measure.
Legal experts note that the latest arrest strengthens the prosecution’s case and reflects the NIA’s strategy of methodically dismantling terror networks rather than focusing only on those directly involved in carrying out the attack. Officials stressed that the investigation is still ongoing and that further arrests cannot be ruled out.
As the case progresses, the NIA has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all those responsible — including planners, financiers, and handlers — are brought to justice.