‘Lal Mandir was original target’: How traffic forced Red Fort bomber to change plans The National Investigation Agency's (NIA) chargesheet into the Red Fort blast has revealed new details about the planning and execution of the first ever vehicle borne IED attack in Delhi.
The investigation highlights chilling methods used by the perpetrators, but also raises more questions than answers.
According to the NIA, Umar un Nabi initially intended to target Lal Mandir in Chandni Chowk but changed his plans due to heavy traffic and police presence in the area.