New Delhi: In a major counter-terror operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Faridabad Police, have recovered nearly 360 kilograms of explosives, an AK-47 rifle, and a large cache of ammunition from a rented house in Dhauj village, Faridabad.
According to reports, the operation was carried out on Sunday following leads obtained from the interrogation of suspects arrested in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities identified the premises as belonging to Dr. Mujahil Shakil, a medical student from Al Falah Medical College, originally hailing from Jammu and Kashmir. Police said Shakil had rented the house around three months ago.
Reportedly, Faridabad Police Commissioner Vikas Gupta clarified that the recovered material was ammonium nitrate, not RDX as initially reported.
According to police, Dr Shakil was taken into custody by the J&K Police on October 30, following the arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, another accused linked to the same terror network. After sustained interrogation, Shakil was brought to Faridabad on Sunday morning to help identify and recover the hidden explosives and weapons.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that the two accused were part of a larger terror module with possible cross-border connections, allegedly plotting large-scale attacks in northern India. A senior J&K Police officer described the seizure as “a major breakthrough that may have prevented a catastrophic terror incident.”
Forensic teams have confirmed that the recovered materials were highly explosive in nature, though detailed analysis is still underway. Intelligence agencies are now tracing the funding sources and potential handlers involved in the network.
According to officials aware of the probe, the ammonium nitrate and other materials recovered were sufficient to manufacture multiple high-intensity improvised explosive devices (IEDs) capable of causing significant damage.
The seized items have been sent for forensic examination, and officials said multiple security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), are expected to join the ongoing investigation.
