In a major anti-terror operation near Delhi, authorities have uncovered a troubling scheme involving large quantities of explosives and firearms. Authorities in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir arrested a doctor from Kashmir and raided his rented accommodation in Faridabad. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, along with rifles, pistols and bomb-making equipment.
The Discovery and Arrest
The probe began after the arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather from Anantnag, who was suspected of terror-linked activities. His interrogation provided leads that took investigators to Faridabad, where they located Dr. Muzammil Shakeel and others allegedly connected to the network.
In late October, a joint operation by the J&K Police and Haryana Police targeted a room rented near Al-Falah University in Dhauj village, Faridabad. The raid resulted in the recovery of huge quantities of explosives: twelve suitcases and a bucket filled with the material suspected to be ammonium nitrate, timers, batteries and more.
Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive Material
Along with the explosives, investigators seized assault rifles, a large quantity of live ammunition, pistols, walkie-talkies, and bomb-making timers. One of the rifles recovered was reportedly kept in a vehicle owned by a woman doctor associated with the same university, which raised additional questions about the breadth of the network.
Authorities confirmed that the explosives were enough to cause significant devastation if used maliciously. The materials were concealed in a residential area and appear intended for coordinated attacks in and around the National Capital Region (NCR).
Link to Terror Network and White-Collar Involvement
Investigations indicate that the module was supported by a “white-collar terror ecosystem” — a network of professionally qualified individuals including doctors and academics who were allegedly radicalised and tasked with recruitment, logistics, funding and weapon storage.
The arrested doctors are believed to have had cross-state roles. Dr. Rather reportedly held links in J&K, while Dr. Shakeel operated from Faridabad using commercial and educational institutions as covers.
Security Implications and Response
The loading of 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate — a powerful explosive ingredient — so close to Delhi has triggered a high-alert in the region. Officials say the bust prevented a potentially large-scale terror attack in one of the most sensitive zones of India.
Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta said the operation had been underway for months based on intelligence inputs, and that the full extent of the network was still being mapped out.
What Happens Next?
Forensic teams are now analysing the seized materials to confirm exact explosive types and refine assessment of possible attack plans. Investigators are also pursuing digital trails, bank transactions, and encrypted communications to trace funding and cross-border links.
Several more arrests are expected as the inquiry expands to other states and institutions. Authorities are reviewing the role of professionals employed in sensitive sectors like healthcare and education who might have been used as fronts.