The family of Dr Muzammil Shakil, a Kashmiri doctor arrested after police discovered 360 kg of explosive material at his rented accommodation in Faridabad’s Dhauj village, has denied all allegations of terror links.
His mother, Naseema, and brother, Azad Shakil, spoke to the media on Tuesday, expressing shock at the accusations and calling for his release.
“He left home about four years ago and was working as a doctor in Delhi. We had no contact with him. When we learned about his arrest, we tried to meet him, but police didn’t allow us,” said Naseema.
“They are saying my son is a suspect in the Delhi blast. I know nothing about this — I just want both my sons to be released.”
‘We Are Indians by Heart’ — Family Responds
Azad Shakil, Dr Muzammil’s brother, rejected all claims of his brother’s involvement in terrorism.
“He last visited us in June during our father’s surgery. Everyone is calling him a terrorist, but our family has never been involved in any such activity. We are Indians by heart — we’ve even faced stone-pelting for India,” he told PTI.
“My sister’s marriage, which he was to attend, has now been cancelled.”
Police Recovery and Investigation
Police said they recovered explosives and ammunition from Dr Muzammil’s residence in Dhauj, rented three months ago.
Initial reports suggested RDX was found, but investigators later confirmed the substance as ammonium nitrate.
Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta said that Dr Muzammil Shakil, an MBBS degree holder and faculty member at Al Falah University, was arrested after raids at multiple locations.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Varun Dahiya added that officers also discovered 2,563 kg of ammonium nitrate from another house in Fatehpur Taga village.
Link to Red Fort Blast in Delhi
The investigation comes in the wake of the Red Fort blast in Delhi on Monday, where a Hyundai i20 car exploded, killing eight people and injuring 20.
Delhi Police’s Special Cell identified Dr Umar Un Nabi, a doctor from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, as the suspected driver. Preliminary findings suggest he may have been part of the same network involving Dr Muzammil Shakil and Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, who was arrested earlier by Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Police are investigating whether the explosive materials seized in Faridabad were linked to the Delhi blast.
Ongoing Probe
Authorities have emphasized that investigations are still underway, and no definitive conclusions have been drawn.
Security has been tightened across Delhi-NCR, and forensic teams are analyzing the recovered material to establish a possible terror link.
The family of Dr Muzammil Shakil continues to maintain his innocence, asserting that he was dedicated to his medical career and had no involvement in extremist activity.
