NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough against terror networks operating, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, on Monday uncovered a large cache of explosives and arms from an apartment in Haryana’s Faridabad. Officials confirmed that 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate , along with 2,900 kg of IED-making material, including chemicals, detonators, wires, and other bomb-making components, were seized.
Two persons — Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, an assistant professor at Al-Falah University, Faridabad, and Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, a doctor from Pulwama — were arrested in connection with the seizure. The operation, which had been under surveillance for over two weeks, is being described as one of the biggest terror-related recoveries in the Delhi-NCR region in recent years.
Massive seizure in Faridabad apartment
According to Faridabad Commissioner of Police Satender Kumar Gupta, the seizure resulted from a coordinated effort between the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Haryana Police. “It is an ongoing joint operation between Haryana police and J&K police. An accused, Dr Muzammil, was nabbed. 360 kg of inflammable material was recovered yesterday, which is possibly ammonium nitrate. It is not RDX... The operation is still underway,” Gupta told reporters.
Officials said the materials recovered from the apartment included a variety of electronic and explosive components, indicating preparation for potential large-scale attacks.
“One assault rifle with three magazines and 83 live rounds, one pistol with eight live rounds, two empty cartridges, two additional magazines, eight large suitcases, four small suitcases, and a bucket containing approximately 360 kg of inflammable material have been recovered. It is suspected to be ammonium nitrate,” said CP Gupta.
The police also recovered 20 timers with batteries, 24 remote controls, walkie-talkie sets, 5 kg of heavy metal, electronic wiring, and contraband materials. “It is not RDX... It is not an AK-47; it is an assault rifle. It is like an AK-47 but slightly smaller than it. But it is not AK-47,” Gupta clarified.
Operation linked to J&K network
Sources told The Times of India that the Faridabad raid followed crucial leads developed by Jammu and Kashmir Police during a separate investigation in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, arrested earlier in that operation, reportedly confessed to the presence of the explosive cache and identified his associate Dr Muzammil.
Gupta confirmed, “Two accused persons have been booked until now, including Dr Muzsammil from Faridabad, and another accused, Aadil Rather, has been arrested from J&K’s Saharanpur.”
Police sources said an AK-47 rifle was earlier recovered from Rather’s locker at the Government Medical College in Srinagar. The interrogation of Rather helped investigators trace the Faridabad apartment where the explosives were stored.
2,900 kg of explosive materials traced in coordinated raids
In a related crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, as per an official statement, dismantled an inter-state and transnational terror module associated with proscribed organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).
According to the police statement, “The operation has led to the arrest of key operatives and the recovery of a massive cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during coordinated searches in J&K and other states.”
The recovered materials included 2,900 kg of IED-making material, consisting of chemicals, reagents, inflammable materials, and electronic components. Searches were conducted across Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Shopian, as well as in Faridabad and Saharanpur in coordination with local police.
The statement said, “Financial investigations regarding the flow of funds are ongoing, and all linkages are being traced and addressed expeditiously.”
Radicalised professionals and students under scanner
Investigations revealed that the arrested individuals were part of a “white-collar terror ecosystem” that involved radicalised professionals, including doctors and academics, allegedly operating under instructions from foreign handlers in Pakistan.
The J&K Police statement read, “The group has been using encrypted channels for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement, and logistics. Funds were raised through professional and academic networks under the guise of social and charitable causes.”
The seven individuals arrested by J&K Police include Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid, Molvi Irfan Ahmad, Zameer Ahmad Ahanger, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, and Dr Adeel of Kulgam.
Terror financing and cross-border links under investigation
Officials said that the network was working to identify potential recruits for radicalisation, raise funds, and arrange logistics for preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
“The accused were involved in identifying persons to radicalize, initiate, and recruit into terrorist ranks, besides raising funds, arranging logistics, and procuring arms, ammunition, and materials for preparing IEDs,” the police said.
Investigators are currently tracing the flow of funds and communications to determine the extent of involvement of foreign handlers.
Weapons cache: Pistols, rifles, and ammunition recovered
The J&K Police confirmed the recovery of one Chinese Star pistol, one Beretta pistol, one AK-56 rifle, and a Krinkov rifle, along with a significant quantity of ammunition. The arms are believed to have been procured through smuggling routes facilitated by operatives based across the border.
The police said that these recoveries, coupled with the seizure in Faridabad, “are a testimony to the diligent efforts and unflagging determination of the concerned team.”
Experts warn of Pakistan’s involvement
Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid, speaking to ANI, linked the Faridabad recovery to Pakistan’s “deep state.” He said, “I think they were planning a terror action in the interior of the country. That’s why this huge recovery of explosive material, ammonium nitrate or whatever it is, with an assault rifle in a joint operation by J&K and Faridabad police.”
He added, “Pakistan’s deep state is desperate to take some major action in the hinterland. Looks like Pakistan and ISI are planning something big in India.”
Warning Islamabad, Vaid remarked, “They should remember that Operation Sindoor is on, and if they undertake something, they will have to bear consequences for the complete annihilation of Pakistan.”
Defence expert calls for strong response
Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retd.), also speaking to ANI, urged the government to adopt a “strong stand” against Pakistan. He said, “On October 27, Hezbollah Mujahideen Jaish-e-Mohammad posters were found in Srinagar. It was found that one Dr Adil Ahmed was the person who had put up those posters... His interrogation led to Dr Muzammil, who was in Faridabad in a rented accommodation. His house was raided. A huge cache of arms and 360 kg of ammonium nitrate was recovered.”
Gaur also warned that terrorism was no longer limited to the uneducated. “Whatever the politicians may say, because of no jobs, no work avenues, persecuted people are becoming terrorists, but these are educated people,” he said, adding that recent arrests in Gujarat also involved a doctor allegedly creating ricin, a deadly poison.
He asserted, “India has to now take a very strong stand, as our Prime Minister had already said, that Operation Sindoor is ongoing... If anything happens, there will be repercussions.”
Political reactions: Giriraj Singh’s remarks spark row
Union Minister Giriraj Singh, in a comment to ANI, stirred controversy by linking the case to communal angles. “The Modi government and the State government caught it. However, this was even dangerous than the Mumbai blasts... But, whenever they are caught, it is always a person from one community... a Muslim doctor has been arrested,” Singh said.
He criticised Opposition leaders for not reacting. “Be it Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav or Asaduddin Owaisi, they would not issue a statement on this. This is condemnable, and people should worry about it. It is a shocking incident for the nation,” he said.
Parallel crackdown in Gujarat: ATS arrests three
A day before the Faridabad recovery, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three suspects near the Adalaj Toll Plaza in an alleged conspiracy to execute terror strikes across India.
According to a statement by the Gujarat ATS, “They had been on the radar for the past year and were arrested while supplying weapons.” The suspects were identified as Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed, Mohd Suhel, and Azad, all accused of planning attacks in multiple states.
The ATS recovered two Glock pistols, one Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges, and 4 litres of castor oil from them.
The agency has also launched a probe into their alleged foreign links. “The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs and coordinated surveillance,” said Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi.
“Zero-tolerance” policy against terror
The Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterated that the ongoing crackdown reflects the government’s zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. “Operations against the terror support network will continue to ensure its complete dismantling,” the force said in an official statement.
Central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), are coordinating with local forces to identify cross-border funding routes, handlers, and logistical support systems used by the module.
(With inputs from news agency ANI and PTI)
Two persons — Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, an assistant professor at Al-Falah University, Faridabad, and Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, a doctor from Pulwama — were arrested in connection with the seizure. The operation, which had been under surveillance for over two weeks, is being described as one of the biggest terror-related recoveries in the Delhi-NCR region in recent years.
Massive seizure in Faridabad apartment
According to Faridabad Commissioner of Police Satender Kumar Gupta, the seizure resulted from a coordinated effort between the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Haryana Police. “It is an ongoing joint operation between Haryana police and J&K police. An accused, Dr Muzammil, was nabbed. 360 kg of inflammable material was recovered yesterday, which is possibly ammonium nitrate. It is not RDX... The operation is still underway,” Gupta told reporters.
Officials said the materials recovered from the apartment included a variety of electronic and explosive components, indicating preparation for potential large-scale attacks.
“One assault rifle with three magazines and 83 live rounds, one pistol with eight live rounds, two empty cartridges, two additional magazines, eight large suitcases, four small suitcases, and a bucket containing approximately 360 kg of inflammable material have been recovered. It is suspected to be ammonium nitrate,” said CP Gupta.
The police also recovered 20 timers with batteries, 24 remote controls, walkie-talkie sets, 5 kg of heavy metal, electronic wiring, and contraband materials. “It is not RDX... It is not an AK-47; it is an assault rifle. It is like an AK-47 but slightly smaller than it. But it is not AK-47,” Gupta clarified.
Operation linked to J&K network
Sources told The Times of India that the Faridabad raid followed crucial leads developed by Jammu and Kashmir Police during a separate investigation in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, arrested earlier in that operation, reportedly confessed to the presence of the explosive cache and identified his associate Dr Muzammil.
Gupta confirmed, “Two accused persons have been booked until now, including Dr Muzsammil from Faridabad, and another accused, Aadil Rather, has been arrested from J&K’s Saharanpur.”
Police sources said an AK-47 rifle was earlier recovered from Rather’s locker at the Government Medical College in Srinagar. The interrogation of Rather helped investigators trace the Faridabad apartment where the explosives were stored.
2,900 kg of explosive materials traced in coordinated raids
In a related crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, as per an official statement, dismantled an inter-state and transnational terror module associated with proscribed organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).
According to the police statement, “The operation has led to the arrest of key operatives and the recovery of a massive cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during coordinated searches in J&K and other states.”
The recovered materials included 2,900 kg of IED-making material, consisting of chemicals, reagents, inflammable materials, and electronic components. Searches were conducted across Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Shopian, as well as in Faridabad and Saharanpur in coordination with local police.
The statement said, “Financial investigations regarding the flow of funds are ongoing, and all linkages are being traced and addressed expeditiously.”
Radicalised professionals and students under scanner
Investigations revealed that the arrested individuals were part of a “white-collar terror ecosystem” that involved radicalised professionals, including doctors and academics, allegedly operating under instructions from foreign handlers in Pakistan.
The J&K Police statement read, “The group has been using encrypted channels for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement, and logistics. Funds were raised through professional and academic networks under the guise of social and charitable causes.”
The seven individuals arrested by J&K Police include Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid, Molvi Irfan Ahmad, Zameer Ahmad Ahanger, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, and Dr Adeel of Kulgam.
Terror financing and cross-border links under investigation
Officials said that the network was working to identify potential recruits for radicalisation, raise funds, and arrange logistics for preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
“The accused were involved in identifying persons to radicalize, initiate, and recruit into terrorist ranks, besides raising funds, arranging logistics, and procuring arms, ammunition, and materials for preparing IEDs,” the police said.
Investigators are currently tracing the flow of funds and communications to determine the extent of involvement of foreign handlers.
Weapons cache: Pistols, rifles, and ammunition recovered
The J&K Police confirmed the recovery of one Chinese Star pistol, one Beretta pistol, one AK-56 rifle, and a Krinkov rifle, along with a significant quantity of ammunition. The arms are believed to have been procured through smuggling routes facilitated by operatives based across the border.
The police said that these recoveries, coupled with the seizure in Faridabad, “are a testimony to the diligent efforts and unflagging determination of the concerned team.”
Experts warn of Pakistan’s involvement
Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid, speaking to ANI, linked the Faridabad recovery to Pakistan’s “deep state.” He said, “I think they were planning a terror action in the interior of the country. That’s why this huge recovery of explosive material, ammonium nitrate or whatever it is, with an assault rifle in a joint operation by J&K and Faridabad police.”
He added, “Pakistan’s deep state is desperate to take some major action in the hinterland. Looks like Pakistan and ISI are planning something big in India.”
Warning Islamabad, Vaid remarked, “They should remember that Operation Sindoor is on, and if they undertake something, they will have to bear consequences for the complete annihilation of Pakistan.”
Defence expert calls for strong response
Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retd.), also speaking to ANI, urged the government to adopt a “strong stand” against Pakistan. He said, “On October 27, Hezbollah Mujahideen Jaish-e-Mohammad posters were found in Srinagar. It was found that one Dr Adil Ahmed was the person who had put up those posters... His interrogation led to Dr Muzammil, who was in Faridabad in a rented accommodation. His house was raided. A huge cache of arms and 360 kg of ammonium nitrate was recovered.”
Gaur also warned that terrorism was no longer limited to the uneducated. “Whatever the politicians may say, because of no jobs, no work avenues, persecuted people are becoming terrorists, but these are educated people,” he said, adding that recent arrests in Gujarat also involved a doctor allegedly creating ricin, a deadly poison.
He asserted, “India has to now take a very strong stand, as our Prime Minister had already said, that Operation Sindoor is ongoing... If anything happens, there will be repercussions.”
Political reactions: Giriraj Singh’s remarks spark row
Union Minister Giriraj Singh, in a comment to ANI, stirred controversy by linking the case to communal angles. “The Modi government and the State government caught it. However, this was even dangerous than the Mumbai blasts... But, whenever they are caught, it is always a person from one community... a Muslim doctor has been arrested,” Singh said.
He criticised Opposition leaders for not reacting. “Be it Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav or Asaduddin Owaisi, they would not issue a statement on this. This is condemnable, and people should worry about it. It is a shocking incident for the nation,” he said.
Parallel crackdown in Gujarat: ATS arrests three
A day before the Faridabad recovery, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three suspects near the Adalaj Toll Plaza in an alleged conspiracy to execute terror strikes across India.
According to a statement by the Gujarat ATS, “They had been on the radar for the past year and were arrested while supplying weapons.” The suspects were identified as Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed, Mohd Suhel, and Azad, all accused of planning attacks in multiple states.
The ATS recovered two Glock pistols, one Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges, and 4 litres of castor oil from them.
The agency has also launched a probe into their alleged foreign links. “The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs and coordinated surveillance,” said Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi.
“Zero-tolerance” policy against terror
The Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterated that the ongoing crackdown reflects the government’s zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. “Operations against the terror support network will continue to ensure its complete dismantling,” the force said in an official statement.
Central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB), are coordinating with local forces to identify cross-border funding routes, handlers, and logistical support systems used by the module.
(With inputs from news agency ANI and PTI)
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