In its application before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House Courts, the agency submitted that the investigation remains at a crucial stage, with multiple leads emerging that need corroboration through field inquiries, witness examination, and technical analysis. It stressed that the gravity of the offence, involving a deadly explosion near Lal Qila Metro Station on November 10, 2025, and its implications on national security necessitate continued custodial interrogation and extended time to complete the probe.
The NIA told the court that several new facts have surfaced during the investigation, particularly from credible witness statements and disclosures made by the arrested accused. These require verification to unravel the larger conspiracy behind the blast. The agency also pointed out that searches conducted across Jammu and Kashmir recently led to the seizure of multiple digital devices, the forensic examination of which is still underway.
According to the agency, technical analysis has already resulted in the extraction of approximately 5 terabytes of data, including videos, voice samples, documents, and contacts.
However, detailed scrutiny by forensic agencies such as CFSL and CERT-In is ongoing, and the findings are expected to shed further light on the role of the accused as well as their wider network.
The probe has also revealed the existence of WhatsApp groups linked to the banned terror outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), with several arrested persons allegedly being members. The NIA said that legal interception of communications is in progress to identify other operatives, handlers, and associates connected to the module.
Further, the agency informed the court that the investigation has spread across multiple states, including Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, and that the involvement of additional suspects, including those currently
