EP-365 | Delhi Blast: Pakistan’s Retaliation After Op Sindoor? | Sushant Sareen & Ashok Chand

EP-365 | Delhi Blast: Pakistan’s Retaliation After Op Sindoor? | Sushant Sareen & Ashok Chand

Author: Asian News International (ANI) November 17, 2025 Duration: 1:45:42

On 10th November 2025, a terror blast near the Red Fort shook the capital. For the first time in over a decade, Delhi witnessed an attack in the heart of the city. Early investigations pointed to Pakistan-backed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. The attackers were doctors and engineers.


Is this the rise of white-collar terrorism in India? Was the Delhi blast a retaliation by Pakistan after India struck Jaish’s headquarters during Operation Sindoor? Was this an intelligence failure, or did Indian agencies actually manage to limit the damage?


In this edition of The ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Sushant Sareen, Senior Fellow at ORF, who is known for his sharp and unfiltered analysis of Pakistan and its security establishment. Ashok Chand, a former Delhi Police officer who investigated major terror cases, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the Red Fort attack in 2000 and the Jama Masjid blast.


This episode is a deep dive into India’s security challenges, Pakistan-backed terror networks and why India cannot afford complacency.


00:00 – Introduction

01:48 – Red Fort 10/11 blast

06:59 – Intelligence Networks vs Terror Modules

10:25 – Psychology of Dr. Umar Nabi

15:42 – The Red Fort 2000 Attack

22:47 – Afzal Guru’s role in Parliament attack

27:47 – The Ammonium Nitrate Case Study

31:35 – ‘White-Collar’ Terrorism in India

38:26 – Dr Shaheen’s Role as Jaish recruiter

47:51 – Delhi Car Blast: Retaliation for Op Sindoor?

57:11 – Online Radicalisation

1:01:46 – Delhi Blast: Suicide Bomber or Panic Blast?

1:08:56 – What Drives a Suicide Bomber

1:12:01 – 2010 Jama Masjid attack

1:16:51 – Crime Scene Protocols After Terror Attacks

1:20:41 – Poverty Creates Terrorists?

1:25:29 – Judicial Hurdles in Terrorism Trials

1:37:57 – Cross-Border Influence on Kashmiris


Conversations that shape our world often happen behind closed doors or in the quiet moments after the headlines fade. ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash pulls up a chair to those discussions, offering a direct line to the minds of influential figures. Hosted by veteran journalist Smita Prakash, this series moves beyond the soundbite, creating a space where politicians, athletes, artists, and thinkers can explore the nuances of the issues that define contemporary India and global affairs. The dialogue here is driven by curiosity and a commitment to depth, allowing guests to elaborate on their perspectives, their decisions, and the personal experiences that inform their public lives. You will hear candid reflections on current events, policy debates, and cultural shifts, all through the lens of those at the center of the story. Produced by Asian News International, the podcast leverages a legacy of journalistic access and integrity, ensuring every conversation is both insightful and substantive. It’s more than an interview; it’s an opportunity to understand the motivations and narratives driving today’s news. For anyone looking to move past the surface and engage with the substance of politics, society, and human endeavor, this podcast provides a consistently thoughtful and compelling listen.
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