The investigation into the November 10 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has taken a significant turn, with police uncovering several suspicious items from a woman arrested in Maharashtra for impersonating an IAS officer. The findings have intensified scrutiny over her possible links to the explosion and to foreign operatives.
The suspect, identified as Kalpana Bhagwat, was arrested in Sambhajinagar last week after authorities found that she was using a forged IAS appointment letter and a tampered Aadhaar card to pass herself off as a senior civil servant. Her arrest came after investigators detected inconsistencies in her identity documents.
During a detailed search, police recovered Multiple mobile phones and digital devices containing international contacts, including numbers allegedly linked to individuals associated with the Pakistan Army, as well as Afghan and Uzbek nationals. These foreign connections are now under verification by central intelligence agencies.
In addition to digital evidence, officers found High value cheques, including one reportedly worth ₹19 crore, raising concerns about potential money laundering or foreign funded activities. Records of suspicious monetary transfers from accounts based in Pakistan and Afghanistan are also being probed.
Officials further revealed that the woman was present in Delhi around the time of the Red Fort blast, based on travel details and mobile location data. This has strengthened the possibility of a Maharashtra based link in the ongoing terror investigation.
Apart from forged identity documents, police recovered Fake government letters, Stamps and other official looking materials believed to have been used to impersonate authorities or influence institutions.
Investigators caution that while the recovered items point to serious irregularities, her direct involvement in the blast has not yet been established. However, the combination of forged documents, foreign contacts, unexplained financial assets, and her presence in Delhi on the day of the explosion has made her a central figure in the probe.
The case has now been transferred to specialised teams for deeper forensic and intelligence analysis. More arrests and disclosures are expected as the investigation progresses.
