Family of Woman Doctor Denies Contact Before Delhi Blast
The elder brother of Dr Shaheen Sayeed, who was arrested in connection with the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, said the family had “no contact” with her for the past four years and finds the terror-link allegations hard to accept. He stated that neither he nor his father was aware of her activities beyond occasional check-in calls.
Previous Relationships & Background
Dr Sayeed’s former husband, who divorced her in 2012, echoed the family’s shock. He claimed she never wore a burqa, was a caring mother and had once expressed a desire to move abroad for better opportunities. He insisted he was unaware of any extremist links.
Investigative Status
Investigators say Dr Sayeed is part of a terror module linked to the October 11 blast near the Red Fort, which killed at least nine people and injured more than 20. Forensic teams are examining whether her role extended to recruitment and logistics. Meanwhile, her family has become cooperative with probing agencies but remains stunned by the allegations.
