Red Fort Blast: The explosive used in the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort was extremely dangerous. Investigating agencies initially suspected that triacetone triperoxide (TATP), known as the “Mother of Satan,” may have been used in the blast in the i20 car.
According to investigating officials, triacetone triperoxide, known as the “Mother of Satan,” is so dangerous that it can explode even with the mere heat of a detonator. Forensic officials are currently working to confirm whether TATP was the cause of the blast.
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What is the Mother of Satan?
Indeed, in the blast in the i20 car near the Red Fort, police initially suspected that ammonium nitrate was used. But according to experts, triacetone triperoxide (TATP) is a very sensitive explosive. It can explode with the slightest friction, pressure, or temperature changes. It does not require a detonator to explode, whereas ammonium nitrate is chemically and thermally stable and requires external detonation.
Triacetone triperoxide explosive is called the “Mother of Satan” because it has been used extensively by illegal bomb makers worldwide. Evidence of this was found after the 2017 Barcelona attack, the 2015 Paris attack, the 2017 Manchester bombings, and the 2016 Brussels bombings. It is believed that the makers of these explosives received some form of terrorist training.
Investigations at the site of the blast near the Red Fort indicate that TATP may have been used. Forensic teams are examining samples recovered from the scene. It is also being investigated whether it was Whether the explosion occurred accidentally or was it being transported for a major terrorist operation.
Investigating agencies are also trying to determine how Omar obtained the chemicals needed to make TATP, as it requires a variety of materials. Police and central agencies are examining Omar’s digital trail, movement logs, and communication history.
