New Delhi: A routine investigation in Srinagar has uncovered a radicalised network of medical professionals operating across multiple states, culminating in the recovery of assault rifles and nearly 350 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from Faridabad. The case unfolded after a poster surfaced in Nowgam warning local traders against engaging with central authorities. CCTV tracking identified the person behind the act as Dr Adeel, a Kashmiri-origin doctor working in Saharanpur.
Once detained, Dr Adeel revealed the existence of a wider circle of associates in Srinagar who had been undergoing radicalisation since 2021. Investigators found that the group initially operated under the guidance of an individual named Hashim and later revived its activities under another coordinator, referred to as Dr Omar. Leads from Adeel’s interrogation pointed officers to a colleague, Dr Muzzamil, whose Faridabad premises soon became the site of a major seizure.
Search teams recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pistol, magazines, and large quantities of explosive precursors from a vehicle linked to the suspects. Follow-up searches uncovered four suitcases filled with ammonium nitrate and other essential components for assembling improvised explosive devices. Another AK-47 had already been retrieved earlier from Adeel’s locker at a medical college in Anantnag. Investigators believe the group intended to form its own militant outfit inspired by established terror organisations and had begun creating a stockpile for attacks across the country.
Further checks took police to Dhaouj on the outskirts of Faridabad, a rural stretch that offered discreet storage possibilities within easy reach of Delhi. Officers examined a private medical institution in the area and traced links between its staff ecosystem and members of the module. Investigators say the group planned a high-impact operation in the National Capital Region, taking advantage of the region’s connectivity and the low visibility provided by professional cover.
Cases have been filed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Arms Act. Agencies are now pursuing the supply chain of the explosives, the financial channels behind the network, and the whereabouts of absconding suspects. Officials indicated that more arrests are expected as forensic assessments and intelligence inputs continue to shape the widening probe.
