2900 kg of explosives recovered, eight arrested, four doctors found involved and a massive blast — while sources say a link to the Faridabad terror module is suspected, the Kashmiri doctors were questioned after the explosion near Red Fort.
Notably, the car that was involved in the explosion was sold to one Devender in March 2025 by its previous owner, Salman, who Delhi Police detained for questioning. The official documents of the car were not transferred and are still in Salman’s name, according to sources.
Since then, the car has changed multiple hands. According to sources, Devender sold the vehicle to one Aamir on October 29, who later transferred it to Dr Umar Mohammad, who carried out the Red Fort blast. One Tariq was also privy to the exchange of the car.
Both Tariq and Aamir were detained for questioning on Monday night.
Tariq is the son of Ghulmam Mohammad Dar, a retired patwari (a government official who keeps records regarding the ownership of land). Tariq, 38, works as a truck driver.
WHO CARRIED OUT THE RED FORT ATTACK?
Dr Umar Mohammed, a wanted terrorist from the Faridabad module, was inside the i20 car at the time of the blast. He is presumed to be dead.
When police foiled a massive plot to terrorise the national capital, several shocking revelations came to light, leaving behind many unanswered questions. A whole network of “white-collar terrorism” had been at play, meticulously planning to strike Delhi by transporting thousands of kilograms of explosives from one location to another.
Police launched a large-scale operation after multiple Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) posters were found pasted at various locations in Srinagar on October 19, threatening and intimidating police and security forces. Following a 15-day operation, eight arrests have been made. Officials said the role of a few more individuals has surfaced and they will be traced and apprehended.
BIG REVELATIONS IN TERROR PLOT
Eight arrests: Eight people, including three doctors, were arrested after a 15-day operation that uncovered a “white-collar” terror module involving JeM and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Of the eight arrested, seven are from Kashmir — Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, and Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid from Nowgam in Srinagar; Maulvi Irfan Ahmad from Shopian; Zameer Ahmad Ahanger alias Mutlasha from the Wakura area of Ganderbal; Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib from Koil area of Pulwama; and Dr Adeel from Wanpora area of Kulgam. Dr Shaheen, the eighth accused, is based in Lucknow.
Explosives seized: Officials said there was a conspiracy to terrorise Delhi using hundreds of powerful IEDs made from the recovered materials. In total, 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and 2,500 kg of other explosive-making chemicals were seized.
Total seizures: The recovered items include 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 the suspected explosive chemicals. Police also recovered 20 timers with batteries, 24 remote controls, 5 kg of heavy metal, walkie-talkie sets, electric wiring, batteries, and other contraband materials. The Maruti Swift car belonging to the woman doctor has been seized.
Doctors arrested: Dr Muzamil Shakeel, a Kashmiri doctor and faculty member at Al Falah University, was arrested on November 9 by a joint team of Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Police. Authorities recovered 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate, rifles, pistols, timers, and batteries from his rented accommodation in Dhauj. Dr Muzammil allegedly concealed explosives in suitcases and is suspected to have links with JeM.
Links with terror groups: Based on information provided by Shakeel, police later recovered a Krinkov assault rifle with three magazines, 83 rounds, a pistol with eight bullets, two magazines, and two empty shell casings from a Swift car. Police said Shakeel had links with banned terror groups and had previously posted JeM-supporting posters in Srinagar, threatening and intimidating police and security forces. His arrest followed leads from Adeel Ahmad Rather, a 27-year-old Anantnag resident working at GMC Anantnag, who was arrested last week. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from his personal locker.
Woman doctor arrested: Shakeel’s aide, Dr Shaheen Shahid, a woman doctor at Al Falah University, was arrested on November 9. A rifle and live cartridges were recovered from her car — the same vehicle Shakeel reportedly used to transport weapons. Investigators suspect both doctors were part of a larger terror conspiracy connected to JeM.
White-collar terrorism: A larger anti-terror operation has been underway, targeting what police described as a “white-collar terror ecosystem” linked to JeM and AGuH. The crackdown has led to multiple arrests across Jammu and Kashmir.
“The investigation has revealed a white-collar terror ecosystem involving radicalised professionals and students in contact with foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement.
Mode of communication: The group used encrypted communication channels for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement, and logistics.
Source of funds: They allegedly raised funds through professional and academic networks, disguising them as social or charitable causes.
“The accused were found involved in identifying, radicalising, and recruiting individuals into terrorist ranks, besides raising funds, arranging logistics, and procuring arms, ammunition, and materials for preparing IEDs,” police said.
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