Major Terror Module Busted Ahead of Red Fort Blast
In a significant breakthrough following Monday's deadly car explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort, Jammu and Kashmir police have uncovered connections to a sophisticated transnational terror module. The blast, which claimed nine lives, appears to be the work of the same network that was recently dismantled in Faridabad.
The investigation has taken investigators from the streets of Pulwama in Kashmir to a hospital in Faridabad, Haryana, revealing an intricate web of medical professionals allegedly involved with banned terrorist organizations.
Doctors Arrested in Multi-State Operation
In the days leading up to the devastating explosion, security forces had already made significant progress against the terror network. Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganai from Pulwama was arrested first from Al Falah Hospital in Faridabad, where he was employed. The arrest led investigators to Dr Adeel Majeed Rather from Qazigund, marking the second medical professional apprehended in the case.
During raids on Ganai's rented accommodation in Faridabad's Dhauj village, authorities made a chilling discovery - 358 kg of explosives, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, highlighting the scale of the planned operations.
Missing Doctor Identified as Prime Suspect
Police sources have identified Dr Umar Nabi, a third doctor who vanished following Ganai's arrest, as the likely perpetrator of the Red Fort car blast. The suspect, who also worked at Al Falah University's School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, hails from the same Koil village in Pulwama as Ganai.
CCTV footage from the blast site shows Nabi driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the historic monument, according to top police sources. A massive manhunt has been launched to locate the missing doctor, who is now considered the prime bomber in Monday's attack.
Widespread Arrests and Module Composition
Since Monday night, J&K Police have detained at least five individuals from various Pulwama villages for questioning. Among those detained are Amir Rashid, the current owner of the vehicle used in the explosion, and his brother from Samboora village. Three additional men from the area have also been taken into custody.
Investigators describe the busted module as comprising at least four doctors, including a female physician from Lucknow who has been questioned in connection with the case. The module's activities came to light during an investigation into Jaish-e-Mohammad posters appearing on the outskirts of Srinagar.
The terror network demonstrates sophisticated interstate and transnational capabilities, with medical professionals using their positions and mobility to facilitate operations across state lines. The investigation continues to unfold as authorities work to determine the full extent of the module's planned activities.
