300kg explosives, AK-47, recovered near Delhi after J&K doctor's confession
What's the story
In a major anti-terror operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Faridabad Police, have seized 300kg of explosives, an AK-47 rifle, and a large cache of ammunition in Faridabad, Haryana. The recovery was reportedly made from a rented accommodation based on information provided by Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather, a Kashmiri doctor currently under arrest. He is being interrogated for his alleged role in storing and transporting arms and explosives.
Ongoing investigation
Another doctor involved
The investigation revealed the involvement of another doctor, Muzamil Shakeel, a student of Al Falah Medical College, from Pulwama district's Koil. Shakeel is suspected to have assisted in storing the seized explosives and arms in Faridabad. The explosives were recovered from his residence. According to Faridabad police, Shakeel was detained by J&K Police on October 30 following Dr. Rather's arrest. Shakeel was brought back to Faridabad on Sunday morning after questioning to identify and recover the hidden materials.
Terror investigation
Group of doctors under scrutiny
A group of doctors from Jammu and Kashmir is also under scrutiny for possible links to terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ghazwat-ul-Hind. India Today, citing sources, said police have indicated that more recoveries and arrests are expected as authorities continue to trace the network involved in smuggling and storing these weapons outside the Union Territory. The accused are charged under Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and Sections 13, 28, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Recovery
Items seized
The recovered items included 14 bags of ammonium nitrate (approximately 100kg), 84 live rounds, one AK-47 weapon, timers, and five liters of chemical solution. A total of 48 items suspected of being used for building improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were seized. "It's not RDX, as reported initially, but ammonium nitrate," Faridabad police commissioner Satender Gupta clarified. Preliminary investigations indicate that both individuals were part of a larger module suspected of having cross-border links and preparing large-scale attacks in northern India.