In a major counter-terror breakthrough, the Jammu & Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Faridabad Police, have uncovered a massive cache of explosives and weapons from a rented residence in Dhauj village, Faridabad.
Officials confirmed that the recovery included around 350 kilograms of explosive material, one AK-47 rifle, 84 live cartridges, timers, and five litres of chemical solution. The seized materials, police said, were capable of producing several high-intensity improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Key Details of the Operation
According to authorities, the joint operation was executed on Sunday, following leads developed from the interrogation of suspects arrested in Jammu & Kashmir. The explosives were recovered from the residence of Dr. Mujahil Shakil, a medical student at Al Falah Medical College, originally from Jammu & Kashmir.
Shakil had reportedly rented the Dhauj house three months ago. The search team recovered 14 bags of ammonium nitrate weighing nearly 100 kilograms, along with 48 components suspected to be used for assembling IEDs.
Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Gupta confirmed that the bust was a joint intelligence-led mission coordinated between multiple agencies.
Not RDX but Ammonium Nitrate
Addressing early media reports, Gupta clarified that the seized explosive was not RDX, as initially speculated.
“It’s ammonium nitrate,” he said. “A press conference has been scheduled to share additional details.”
Preliminary forensic testing has confirmed that the recovered materials are highly explosive, and additional analyses are underway.
Suspect in Custody and Network Links
Police said Dr. Shakil was detained by J&K Police on October 30 following the arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, another accused linked to the same terror network. After sustained questioning, Shakil was brought back to Faridabad to identify and help recover the hidden explosives.
Initial investigations indicate that both individuals are part of a larger module with cross-border connections, allegedly plotting large-scale attacks in northern India.
A senior J&K Police officer described the recovery as:
“A major breakthrough that may have averted a catastrophic terror attack.”
Investigation Expands
The seized materials have been sent for forensic examination, while intelligence agencies continue to trace funding channels and possible overseas handlers.
Sources familiar with the probe suggest that the recovered ammonium nitrate was enough to assemble multiple IEDs capable of causing severe damage in crowded urban areas.
Given the gravity of the recovery, officials said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to join the ongoing probe.
Security on High Alert
Following the operation, security has been heightened across the Delhi-NCR region, with special focus on tracking potential associates linked to the network. Authorities have urged citizens to stay alert and report suspicious activity.
