New Delhi. The investigating agencies have made shocking revelations about Dr. Umar Nabi, the main accused in the Red Fort blast. During interrogation, it was revealed that he was not only silently radicalizing the students but was also trying to do mind-shaping by changing their identity using 'soft conversion model'. Under this model, an attempt was made to change the religious identity of a girl from Imphal by naming her 'Mariam', which is considered to be the biggest indication of the depth of his secret network.

Imphal girl revealed in Dr. Omar's contact list

Investigation revealed that a girl from Imphal was in contact with Umar for a long time. After questioning, she admitted that she used to attend his 'informal sessions' as he was a senior faculty member. However, she said that she never accepted his radical ideology.

Attempt to change identity by giving name 'Mariam'

The agencies say naming the girl 'Mariam' initiated soft conversion—a process in which a person's religious identity is first changed and then the ideology is gradually inculcated.

Was Dr. Omar spreading fundamentalism by putting pressure on students?

• Yes. According to the agencies, Umar took advantage of being a senior teacher to force students to come to his private religious sessions.
• Many students said that if they did not obey him, he would threaten them or put mental pressure on them.
• He pressured Muslim students to pray five times a day and adopt strict religious interpretations.
• Sources said that Omar was especially targeting those youth who come from border, tribal or emotionally isolated areas. Such areas are relatively weak in monitoring.

Radical agenda under the guise of a teacher

Investigation also revealed that Umar took advantage of being a teacher in the university. He used to force students to attend 'informal religious sessions'. Many students say that he used to exert mental pressure to follow his instructions.

Was Omar also struggling with mental illness?

• According to sources, Umar's behavior was unstable for a long time.
• There is a history of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia in her family.
• It was also revealed in the reports that two types of personalities were seen in him – one was a calm teacher and the other was an aggressive fundamentalist.
• It is believed in the investigation that his mental condition made his radical attitude more dangerous.

Omar's history of unstable behavior and mental disorder

According to investigation, Umar was suffering from mental disorder, due to which his behavior remained unstable. A family history of mental health problems was also found, exacerbating his aggressive, dual-personality behavior.

Was he also involved in the blast near the Red Fort?

• On the evening of 10 November, there was a massive explosion in an i20 car near the Red Fort, in which 13 people died and many were injured.
• Umar is accused of being the main accused in this attack.
• The explosion was so terrible that nearby vehicles were shattered and there was an atmosphere of panic in the area for hours.