Red Fort blast: Accused used ‘ghost’ SIM cards to communicate with Pakistani handlers

Key Highlights

• The blast occurred on November 10, 2025, near Delhi's Red Fort.
• Accused individuals included highly educated doctors utilizing encrypted apps and 'ghost' SIM cards.
• The Department of Telecommunications issued a directive on November 28 requiring continuous linkage of apps to active physical SIM cards.
• Investigators noted the use of multiple phones in a 'dual-phone' or 'triple-phone' setup to avoid detection.