Pulwama’s Tense Morning: Security Forces Level House of Red Fort Blast Accused in Precision Operation

Srinagar: A thick blanket of tension hung over Pulwama on Friday as security forces carried out a high-risk operation that culminated in the demolition of the residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the key accused in this week’s Red Fort blast.

The dramatic action, officials said, was the result of rapidly tightening investigations and intelligence inputs pointing to the property being used as a strategic node in the planning and execution of the attack.

According to security officials, teams reached Dr Nabi’s ancestral house in the early hours and cordoned off the entire locality, ensuring that residents were safely evacuated.

The operation was conducted with meticulous precision due to the suspected presence of hazardous material and the possibility of booby traps.

Before the structure was demolished, a specialised Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was deployed to survey the premises.

Investigators had earlier recovered communication devices, encrypted notes, and digital evidence linking the accused to handlers outside the country.

Sources said Dr Nabi had allegedly been in touch with a foreign-based terror network for months, operating discreetly under the guise of professional work.

Once the site was declared hostile and unsafe for a standard search, the forces opted for a controlled detonation.

An improvised explosive device (IED) was placed strategically to bring down the building while ensuring minimal collateral damage.

The blast echoed across the neighbourhood, sending a plume of dust and debris into the sky—marking the latest chapter in a relentless crackdown on the module behind the Red Fort attack.

Authorities believe that the demolition will not only help secure concealed evidence from the rubble but also send a strong signal to the broader network involved.

Meanwhile, parallel raids and interrogations continue across Srinagar, Pulwama, and South Kashmir as agencies race to dismantle every node connected to the conspiracy.

Locals described the day as “uneasy but inevitable,” acknowledging the heightened security presence and the urgency of the ongoing investigation.

Officials reiterated that the operation is part of a larger, coordinated effort to ensure no further terror plans take shape on Kashmiri soil.

The investigation into the Red Fort blast—now officially classified as an act of terror—has already led to several detentions, seizures, and intelligence breakthroughs.

More actions are expected in the coming days as agencies follow the trail of encrypted communications and cross-border funding channels.

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