The defence denied their involvement in the conspiracy, arguing that neither was connected to the purchase of the car used in the blast.
Published: November 14, 2026, 4:16 PM IST
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The defence denied their involvement in the conspiracy, arguing that neither was connected to the purchase of the car used in the blast| image: ANI
Delhi Red Fort Blast: In the latest development in the Delhi Red Fort blast case, the Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday heard arguments from the defence counsel for Muzammil Shakeel and Shaheen SaeedBoth accused were arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast case, which claimed the lives of several peopleA car was blown up near the Red Fort on November 10 last year, killing at least 11 people (including accused Umar Un Nabi).
It was argued by Defence counsel that these two accused are not even connected with the purchase of the car used for the blastThere is no communication between these accused and the other accused.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had filed a charge sheet against 11 accusedOne accused, Umar Un Nabi, died in the blastA supplementary charge sheet was also filed against 2 accused.
Special Judge (NIA) Prashant Sharma heard the arguments advanced on behalf of Muzammil Shakeel and Shaheen SaeedThe hearing was conducted in a closed courtroom.
The court has listed the matter for hearing arguments on behalf of the other accused, Shoaib, on November 17.
Advocate M S Khan, along with Advocates Rahul Sahani and Zahbi Tihami, appeared for the accused persons.
Senior Advocate Madhav Khaurana (Special Public Prosecutor) appeared for the NIAIt was argued that there is sufficient material to frame charges against all accused personsThere is sufficient evidence of conspiracy among the accused persons.
It is alleged that Umar Un Nabi was in a panic after the information of arrest of his associates from Al Falah University of Faridabad, Haryana.
Defence counsel said that both accused are not connected with the conspiracy behind the blast that took place on November 10, 2025, as they had been arrested on October 29 and November 9.
It was further argued that the car used by Umar Un Nabi in the blast was purchased on October 30 from a car dealer of Faridabad, HaryanaHowever, accused Muzammil Shakeel was already arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on October 29 in the larger conspiracy case.
This car was in the name of Amir RashidAccused Muzammil Shakeel neither facilitated nor financed the purchase of the said carHe was not shown in the CCTV footageAccused Umar Un Nabi, Amir Rashid and third accused Jasir Bilal Wani are seen in the CCTVThere is no communication between Muzammil Shakeel and the other accused persons, advocate M S Khan argued.
Accused Shaheen Saeed was arrested on November 9 by the Jammu and Kashmir Police from Lucknow a day before the blast, the counsel addedHe questioned whether Umar Un Nabi and Amir Rashid were aware that Muzamil Shakeel would be arrested on October 29The counsel also questioned the connection with the conspiracy behind the blast that took place on November 10.
The NIA had filed the chargesheet against 11 accused, including Umar Un Nabi, on June 4 after completing the investigation.
(with ANI inputs)
