Investigators looking into the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort have found important clues that point to a bigger terror plan being run from across the border. The explosion, which happened on November 10, killed 13 people and left more than 20 injured.

According to sources, Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has been collecting money to form a fidayeen, or suicide squad, to attack India.

During the probe, agencies found that a digital hawala network was being used to move money secretly. JeM is believed to have taken donations through Pakistani digital payment apps, including the e-wallet service Sadapay, making it easier to send funds quickly and quietly to its operatives.

Officials are now closely tracking this money trail. They are checking the people who handled the funds, those who received the money across the border, and any new links, including attempts to involve women in the wider plan. The investigation is still going on.

A high-intensity blast took place in a parked Hyundai i20 near the Red Fort Metro Station. The explosion damaged many vehicles and caused a fire that spread quickly. The blast happened near Gate Number 1 of the station and led to the deaths of at least 13 people.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has called the car explosion a "terrorist incident", expressing sadness over the loss of lives. The government has also asked agencies to move fast and work with “utmost urgency and professionalism” so that the attackers, their helpers, and their sponsors can be caught as soon as possible.