The Echoes of 2015: A Red Fort Blast, a Lingering Hunt, and a Fresh Arrest

Honestly, some stories just refuse to fade away, don't they? The memory of that low-intensity blast outside Delhi’s iconic Red Fort back in December 2015 — it was unsettling, a stark reminder that even our most cherished historical sites aren't immune to malice. For years, the incident, a rather quiet explosion near a police booth by the Lahori Gate, has lingered, an unresolved question mark in the capital’s narrative. And now, almost a decade on, a new chapter unfolds.

You see, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) — that specialized unit tasked with chasing down the most complex threats to our nation — has just announced a significant arrest. It’s Mohammad Hussain, we're told, a resident from the distant lands of Jammu and Kashmir. His alleged connection? None other than that very Red Fort explosion case, the one that initially fell under the purview of Delhi Police before the NIA stepped in to untangle its intricate threads in 2023.

It’s a peculiar thing, this slow burn of justice. A case can sit, simmer, gather dust, and then, perhaps when you least expect it, a breakthrough emerges. This particular blast, though thankfully not resulting in widespread casualties, still carried that distinct chill, that message of disruption aimed at the very heart of our heritage. It was an incident that demanded answers, and many, including myself, might have wondered if those answers would ever truly come.

But, well, here we are. This arrest, modest in its immediate impact but potentially immense in its implications, reignites the hope that every stone is being turned, every lead pursued. The NIA, with its characteristic thoroughness, has been diligently working on this, picking up the pieces from where the initial investigation left off. And for once, it seems, that patience, that relentless pursuit, is beginning to yield some tangible results. What further revelations this might bring, we can only speculate for now. But one thing's for sure: the story of the 2015 Red Fort explosion is far from over.