(MENAFN- Live Mint) As the probe continues into the car blast near Red Ford that rocked Delhi on Monday, the Delhi Police on Tuesday said that it was investigating CCTV footage to track the vehicle's movements and establish a sequence of events leading up to the explosion.

Speaking to news agency ANI, sources in the police said, "Delhi Police have obtained CCTV footage showing the suspect's car entering and exiting the parking area. The footage indicates that the suspect was alone at the time."

"Investigators are now tracing the route towards Daryaganj, while more than 100 CCTV clips, including footage from nearby toll plazas, are being examined to establish the complete movement of the vehicle," the source was quoted as saying.

The latest information from the cops appear to contradict the initial assessment of the situation, following which Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha had said that two to three people were seated inside the vehicle.

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CCTV footage showed the car entering a parking lot next to the Red Fort at 3.19 pm, hours before the explosion, reported The Indian Express, adding that police had zeroed in on a Pulwama resident who bought the car weeks ago on October 29 as a potential suspect.

The source of the blast, a Hyundai i20, was also spotted in Darjyaganj, Kashmere Gate, and Sunehri Masjid, IE reported citing sources, although when the car was in these areas wasn't immediately clear.

The car left the parking lot at 6.48 pm on Monday, minutes before the blast.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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