Srinagar- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested another alleged close aide of “suicide bomber” Dr Umar Nabi in connection with the November 10 Red Fort car blast, as the death toll in the attack rose to 15.

The agency identified the arrested man as Jasir Bilal Wani, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag, calling him an “active co-conspirator” who allegedly provided technical support by modifying drones and attempting to develop makeshift rockets for terror operations.

This is the second major arrest in the case after the NIA on Sunday detained Amir Rashid Ali, also from Kashmir, from Delhi. The explosive-laden Hyundai i20 used in the blast was registered in his name.

According to the agency, Ali had allegedly arranged a safe house and provided logistical support to th

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