UN Security Council pins Al-Qaida offshoot on 2025 Red Fort bombing
The United Nations Security Council report attributes the November 2025 Red Fort explosion, which killed 11 people, to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent.
In its 38th analytical report, the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team officially identified Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) as the perpetrator of the explosion that occurred on 10 November 2025 near Delhi’s historic Red Fort. The blast claimed the lives of 11 individuals. The UNSC’s conclusion provides an authoritative attribution, confirming earlier suspicions about the group’s involvement.
The document does not reveal additional operational specifics. This designation is likely to shape future sanctions and counter-terrorism actions. The announcement was issued on 13 August 2026.
Why it matters
The attribution may trigger new sanctions and shape international counter-terrorism policy.
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