THE BIG QUESTIONS
ON EXPLOSIVES
What was it?
Officials believe it was a mixture of RDX with a blasting compound used to multiply strength
How much was used?
RDX may have been 50 kg, but estimate too preliminary
Where did it come from?
The RDX may have been smuggled in from across the Line of Control in batches. The blasting agent, Supergel-90, could have been sourced from quarries in the region
ON THE SUSPECTS
Who are they?
The prime suspect is the bomber, Adil Ahmad Dar, named by Jaish-e-Mohammad. But officials believe the mastermind could be Jaish founder Masood Azhar’s nephew Mohammed Umair
How many were there?
The attack may have involved at least 3-4 people including Dar. The others include the person who assembled the explosives and several others who acted as spotters tracking the convoy
ON THE VEHICLE
What was it?
While initially reported as an SUV, forensics analysis of the debris suggests it could be Maruti vehicle, possibly even a small car or a van
Whose was it?
No leads disclosed so far
Where did it come from?
The vehicle is believed to have joined the highway through a side road leading to villages nearby. Most villages are interconnected.