Red Fort Blast: 'Ghost SIMs,' Two-Phone Protocol Exposed in High-Tech Terror Plot

• Investigation into Delhi's Red Fort blast exposed a 'white-collar' terror module using 'ghost SIMs' and encrypted apps.
• Doctors Muzammil Ganai, Adeel Rather, and others followed a 'two-phone protocol' for personal use and communicating with Pakistan handlers.
• Dr. Umar-un-Nabi, killed in the blast, plotted the attack; handlers taught IED assembly via YouTube.
• Deadly explosives like 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate were recovered; 15 people died in the November 10 blast.
• DoT mandated that apps like WhatsApp and Telegram must be continuously linked to an active SIM to combat terror and fraud.

Why It Matters: Red Fort blast probe uncovers high-tech terror module using 'ghost SIMs,' leading to new SIM-app regulations.