Calls Suicide Bombing an Act of Martyrdom

Controversial Statement Sparks Outrage After Suicide Bombing Called ‘Martyrdom’

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Short Summary:

Dr. Umar Un Nabi says in a video that what’s labeled “suicide bombing” is actually a form of martyrdom, according to his radical ideology.

A disturbing video has surfaced showing Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the man accused in the Red Fort car blast, calmly defending what many call a “suicide attack”—insisting instead that it’s a martyrdom operation.

In his monologue, he says:

“One of the very misunderstood concepts … what has been labelled as suicide bombing … It is a martyrdom operation … known in Islam.”

He explains that from his viewpoint, this is not a desperate, last-moment kamikaze act. Rather, it’s a calculated decision where someone knowingly accepts death to achieve a higher religious goal.

This video is chilling because it offers a glimpse into how he justified the violence—to himself, at least. It’s not just about the blast; it’s about the belief system behind it.

Investigators are likely poring over this as another piece of the puzzle—trying to connect his ideology, possible handlers, and how deeply he was radicalized.

At the same time, authorities have already arrested several people linked to him, including a man who allegedly helped him get the car used in the blast.