NEW DELHI/NAIROBI – Indian authorities have intensified their investigation into a deadly car explosion in New Delhi, with the probe now focused on a suspected “interstate and transnational terror module” with links to the disputed Kashmir region. The blast, which occurred during rush hour on Monday, November 10, 2025, near the historic Red Fort, has claimed 13 lives and injured over 20 people, making it the deadliest such attack in the capital in over a decade.

In a formal resolution on Wednesday, November 12, the Indian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officially classified the explosion as a “heinous terror incident” perpetrated by “anti-national forces.” The country’s premier anti-terror body, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is leading the inquiry, which has already seen multiple raids and arrests in the Pulwama district of Indian-administered Kashmir.

While no group has formally claimed responsibility, Indian media, citing investigative sources, have reported that the probe is examining links to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), a Pakistan-based militant group. These developments followed raids in Faridabad, a city near Delhi, where police uncovered a significant cache of explosives and arrested several individuals, including two Kashmiri doctors. Investigators are exploring whether the car bombing was a panicked response to the disruption of this alleged terror cell.

Global Implications and the Kenyan Context

The focus on a “transnational” network has significant implications beyond South Asia, resonating with nations like Kenya that have long contended with international terror threats. While there is no evidence directly linking the Delhi attack to East Africa, the incident serves as a stark reminder of shared vulnerabilities and the critical need for robust international security partnerships.

Kenya and India, as maritime neighbours and strategic partners, have a well-established history of cooperation on security and counter-terrorism. This partnership includes intelligence sharing and joint efforts to secure the Indian Ocean from threats of terrorism and piracy. High-level discussions between the two nations have consistently included commitments to disrupt terrorist networks and counter radicalization. The Delhi bombing underscores the mutual security interests that form a cornerstone of the Kenya-India relationship, as both countries have suffered immense losses from terrorist attacks on their soil.

As of Friday, November 15, 2025, Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs had not issued a public statement on the attack. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

Investigation Details and Regional Tensions

According to Delhi Police, the explosion originated from a white Hyundai i20 car at approximately 6:52 PM local time (9:22 PM EAT) on Monday. The blast incinerated several nearby vehicles and sent shockwaves through the busy area. DNA analysis reportedly confirmed the identity of the suspected driver, a doctor from Pulwama, who is believed to have been in the car at the time of the explosion. In response, Indian authorities demolished the suspect's family home in Kashmir, a controversial tactic sometimes used against those accused of terrorism.

In a separate incident on Friday, November 14, an explosion at a police station in Srinagar, Kashmir's main city, killed nine people, including forensics and police personnel, and injured dozens more. Authorities have described this as an accidental blast that occurred during the examination of confiscated explosives, some of which were linked to the earlier terror module investigation.

The events have heightened security across India and drawn international condemnation. The Indian government has vowed to bring the perpetrators and their sponsors to justice, reiterating its policy of “zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms.” The investigation’s outcome will be closely watched by global partners, including Kenya, as it could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and the international fight against terrorism.