Delhi Blast: Hyundai i20 Changed Hands Multiple Times Without Ownership Transfer

Updated: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 17:52 [IST]

Reports about the Delhi car blast attack from yesterday (10/11/25) that led to the death of multiple people have revealed that the vehicle used - a Hyundai i20 hatchback - was sold multiple times without proper ownership transfer, complicating the investigation into the horrid crime.

Multiple Ownership Transfers Before the Explosion

Multiple reports citing official sources claim that the Hyundai i20 was originally registered in Haryana under the name Mohammad Salman. The car later changed hands through several informal sales, first to Nadeem.

Nadeem then sold the car through a private car-sales company in Faridabad, where it was purchased by one Tariq, from Pulwama in Kashmir. Despite these multiple sales, the registration certificate (RC) remained under the first owner's name.

Blast Details and Investigation

The explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station at around 6:52 PM, killing 13 people and injuring many more. The Hyundai i20 involved carried explosive material, which was detonated by the terrorist responsible.

Teams from the Delhi Police, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and National Security Guard (NSG) are jointly investigating the case. Security has been strengthened across major installations and transport hubs in the national capital.

Car's Ownership Trail and Legal Issues

Investigators found that the i20 was resold through private dealers without completing the RC transfer. Nadeem reportedly listed the car with a Faridabad-based used car dealer, from whom Tariq purchased it.

CCTV footage confirmed that the same car crossed the Faridabad toll booth on September 20, 2025 and was later fined for illegal parking in the city on the same day. The original owner, Mohammad Salman, has been detained for questioning but is believed to have no direct link to the explosion other than being the RC holder.

DriveSpark Thinks

The Delhi blast is a reminder of the dangers of informal second-hand vehicle transactions. The case has shown how ownership negligence can complicate investigations and expose innocent sellers to legal trouble.

Sellers should ensure buyers immediately update vehicle ownership at the RTO to avoid future legal complications. Only documented proof of transfer can safeguard a previous owner from liability.

Skipping ownership transfer can lead to criminal liability for sellers if the vehicle is later misused. Always insist on a formal RC transfer and retain a copy of the delivery note when you sell your old car.

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