New Delhi, November 11, 2025: A preliminary forensic investigation into the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has revealed the use of Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO), a powerful industrial explosive mixture. Officials confirmed that traces of ammonium nitrate combined with fuel oil were detected at the blast site, indicating a high-impact, improvised explosive device (IED). The use of ANFO has raised serious concerns, as it has been linked to several major terror attacks worldwide due to its low cost, easy availability, and destructive capability.
Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil is a chemical explosive created by mixing ammonium nitrate, commonly used in fertilizers, with fuel oil. Though widely used in mining and construction for controlled explosions, ANFO becomes extremely dangerous when misused. It is highly explosive, stable to transport in solid form, and simple to assemble—making it a preferred choice for illegal and terror-related activities. Authorities are now investigating how the material was sourced and assembled, and whether a larger network is involved in the Delhi blast.
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