Bhubaneswar: A possible Odisha connection has emerged in the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10, resulting in 13 casualties.

Investigating agencies have reportedly traced links between Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie, one of the prime accused, and some individuals from Odisha. ADVERTISEMENT

According to sources, several WhatsApp messages, exchanged between Dr Ganaie and phone numbers registered in the state, have been recovered.

A team from National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has taken over the probe, may soon visit Odisha as part of the ongoing investigation.

On Thursday, Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that the matter was under investigation and assured that those responsible would face strict punishment if a link is established.

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