Islamic State and al-Qaeda have reportedly shifted their communications onto the app for purposes and Doctor Umar Mohammad may have been part of such groups.
Published: November 11, 2025 11:12 PM IST
Delhi Red Fort blast: Telegram, used by millions worldwide, is known for its strong privacy features and encrypted messaging. However, authorities say that these same features have turned it into a hub for terrorism, criminal networks, disinformation, and other illegal activities. Umar Mohammad, a doctor suspected to be behind the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, was part of a radical group of doctors that operated through the popular messaging app Telegram.
How was Telegram used for Delhi blast?
According to a NDTV report quoting Delhi Police sources, Umar was linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) through Telegram. As per the report, the investigators believe he triggered the explosion after panicking over the arrest of two of his associates- also doctors — who were allegedly key members of the JeM module.
It is widely reported that terrorist groups like the Islamic State and al-Qaeda have shifted their communications onto the app for purposes and Doctor Umar Mohammad may have been part of such groups.
Founded in 2013 by Russian-born billionaire Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai Durov, Telegram has gained popularity for its ease of use and secure communication. The app has also played a role in global political movements.
Delhi blast case handed over to NIA
The probe into the deadly car blast near the Red Fort was on Tuesday handed over to the premier anti-terror agency NIA as investigators zeroed in on a doctor from Pulwama in south Kashmir with suspected links to an inter-state “white collar” terror module.
Dr Umar Nabi was driving the i20 car that exploded on Monday evening and is believed to be one of the 12 people killed, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir police took a DNA sample from his mother to match with the parts found at the scene of the blast, an official said in Srinagar.
(With PTI inputs)
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