AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemns viral video of Delhi blast accused Umar Nabi justifying suicide bombing, calling it terrorism and a grave sin. Questions Centre over failure to detect terror module.

Owaisi Condemns Umar Nabi’s Suicide Bombing Justification, Seeks Accountability From Centre

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticised a viral video featuring Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad, in which the latter attempts to justify suicide bombing as a "martyrdom operation". Calling the act un-Islamic and an act of terrorism, Owaisi asserted that killing innocents is a “grave sin” and cannot be misrepresented as religious sacrifice.

The video, reportedly self-recorded before the Red Fort car blast, shows Umar Nabi claiming that suicide bombing is “misunderstood” and equating it with martyrdom. Taking to X, Owaisi wrote, “Suicide is haram in Islam and the killing of innocents is a grave sin… This is terrorism and nothing else.”

The AIMIM chief also questioned the Union government’s intelligence apparatus, noting that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had recently claimed that no local Kashmiri had joined terrorist outfits in the past six months. “Where did this group emerge from then?” Owaisi asked, pressing for accountability over the lapse.

The emergence of such a video after the deadly blast raises serious concerns about radicalisation, security preparedness, and the effectiveness of preventive intelligence. Political observers say Owaisi’s response is rare but significant, as mainstream leaders often avoid direct commentary on such cases. His clear condemnation may help counter attempts to exploit religion for extremism.

Experts suggest this incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced monitoring of digital radical channels and stronger inter-agency coordination to preempt terror plots before execution.

The Delhi blast on November 10 near the Red Fort Metro Station claimed at least 13 lives and injured several others. Umar Muhammad, believed to be directly involved, reportedly went missing a day earlier after authorities seized nearly 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate from a Faridabad facility. Investigations also revealed travel links to Turkey, suspected to be the operational hub behind the plot.

As probes deepen, the political debate over security failures and ideological extremism is expected to intensify ahead of national-level discussions on counterterror measures.