New Delhi: A circulating video of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s former Prime Minister Anwarul Haq has stirred major security concerns after he appeared to imply involvement in orchestrating attacks on Indian soil, including a reference that seemingly aligns with the recent Red Fort car explosion.
In the clip — shared widely online though not yet authenticated — Haq is heard claiming that retaliation against India would stretch “from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir.” He goes on to assert that the objective had already been achieved, adding that authorities in India “still haven’t been able to count all the bodies.” Social media users quickly connected his remarks to the November 10 vehicle-borne IED blast near the Red Fort that killed 15 people and left many others injured.
Indian security agencies are treating the video with caution, stressing that its origin and date remain unverified. However, the explicit mention of the historic monument has prompted officials to weigh the possibility of a cross-border influence in the attack.
The National Investigation Agency, which is handling the probe, has identified the bomber as Umer Un Nabi of Pulwama — a university academic who investigators say was radicalised and ultimately carried out the suicide mission. NIA teams have questioned more than 70 individuals so far and are examining whether the attack was part of a broader terror network.
Officials say the investigation is currently centred on uncovering the planning structure behind the bombing. Arrests made earlier point to what authorities describe as a “white-collar module,” whose members allegedly provided logistical and operational support while maintaining professional cover.
Though preliminary intelligence inputs hint at possible involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammad handlers across the border, investigators have not yet found conclusive digital communication linking the arrested suspects to their purported contacts. The agency is now tracing online activity, encrypted chats, and financial trails in an effort to piece together the full chain of command.
Security experts warn that if the claims in the video are proven true, it could signal a dangerous escalation in the strategy of Pakistan-based groups. For now, the investigation continues on multiple fronts, with agencies working to confirm whether Haq’s comments are propaganda or part of a deeper plot.
