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Srinagar/Faridabad: In one of the biggest counter-terror crackdowns in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, working with Haryana Police and central intelligence agencies, have dismantled a major inter-state terror module linked to Pakistan-based outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).

The coordinated operation, spanning Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, led to the arrest of seven people — including two doctors — and the seizure of nearly 2,900 kilograms of explosive material, arms, and ammunition. Officials said the bust may have foiled a catastrophic terror plot targeting northern India.

Explosives Haul in Faridabad

The operation’s turning point came after Haryana Police recovered around 350 kg of explosive material — including ammonium nitrate, chemical reagents, detonators, and wiring — from a rented house in Dhauj village of Faridabad.

The house belonged to Dr Muzammil Shakil, a Kashmiri doctor and faculty member at Al Falah University, who was arrested on October 30. Investigators later detained another medical professional, Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, for suspected links with the same terror network.

Doctors, Radical Network, and Pakistan Link

Police sources said the module was being handled from across the border by JeM and AGuH operatives in Pakistan, who coordinated movement of funds, explosives, and arms.

Investigations revealed that radicalised professionals — including doctors and academics — were allegedly recruited online and used their professional networks to transport materials under the radar.

A senior officer described the group as part of a “white-collar terror ecosystem” — a disturbing shift in militant strategy that now uses educated intermediaries for logistics and indoctrination.

Arms and Ammunition Recovered

During follow-up raids, police seized an AK Krinkov rifle, a Chinese Star pistol, a Beretta handgun, and multiple magazines along with live rounds. A vehicle registered in Haryana (HR55 CH STE) — traced to a woman doctor — was also recovered with ammunition, pointing to a wider conspiracy still under investigation.

How the Plot Unraveled

The trail began in late October when posters supporting JeM surfaced in parts of Srinagar’s Nowgam area. CCTV footage led investigators to Adil Rather, who was later arrested from a hospital in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His interrogation revealed key details that connected the Srinagar propaganda network to the Faridabad explosives cache.

Further raids in Pulwama, Shopian, and Kulgam led to more arrests, exposing a network that stretched across three states and two countries.

Massive Inter-State Operation

According to J&K Police, the joint operation was backed by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other agencies. Officials said the recovered material could be used to manufacture multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) capable of large-scale destruction.

“This is a major counter-terrorism success. The bust has disrupted a transnational network linked to proscribed organisations JeM and AGuH,” a police spokesperson said.

What Lies Ahead

Security agencies are now probing whether the module had planned specific attacks or supply chains for other sleeper cells in Delhi, Punjab, or the NCR region. Forensic teams are analyzing the chemical composition of the seized materials, while agencies are also tracking encrypted communication and foreign funding routes used by the group.

Officials have not ruled out more arrests in the coming days.

The seizure of nearly three tonnes of explosives and the arrest of radicalised medical professionals reveal a chilling new phase of militancy — one that hides behind respectability and education.

This unprecedented bust is being seen as a wake-up call for India’s counter-terror apparatus, highlighting how extremist networks are evolving beyond traditional boundaries and infiltrating civilian spaces once considered safe.

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