Srinagar, Nov. 14 -- Authorities blew up the residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the main accused in the Red Fort terror car bombing, in South Kashmir's Pulwama district during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

Officials said the structure was demolished using a controlled explosion.

Locals said that the area had been sealed by security forces and that residents were asked to vacate the house before the demolition.

Investigators have revealed that Dr Umar drove the explosive-laden i20 car that exploded near Red Fort, claiming 13 lives and injuring several others, on November 10 evening.

Although J&K Police has not issued an official statement on the demolition, top officials said that such actions are aimed at discouraging local yout...