Another Major Explosives Seizure in Faridabad Linked to J&K Doctor
In a dramatic escalation of a terror investigation, security agencies on Monday recovered over 2,500 kilograms of suspected explosives from a house in Faridabad, Haryana. The property was rented by Dr. Mujammil Shakeel, a doctor from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who is emerging as a central figure in what officials describe as an inter-state and transnational terror module.
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The seizure came just hours after police teams uncovered 350 kilograms of explosives, several assault rifles, and ammunition from another rented accommodation in the Dhauj area of Faridabad. Both raids were part of a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Faridabad Police.
Investigators revealed that the newly recovered cache contained approximately 2,563 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate, a chemical commonly used to assemble improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The substance has been sent for forensic examination to confirm its exact composition.
Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Gupta said the recovery was made during an ongoing search operation at another property rented by the same accused. “Teams from J&K Police and the IB have been conducting raids since morning. The scale of the recovery points to a larger network with possible cross-border links,” he stated.
Doctor Linked to White-Collar Terror Network
According to officials, Dr. Mujammil Shakeel, who was employed at Al Falah Medical College and Hospital in Faridabad, had rented multiple properties in the district over the past three years. His activities came under scrutiny following the arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, another accused from Jammu and Kashmir believed to be part of the same radical network.
Shakeel’s arrest earlier this week helped police uncover a trove of explosives, 20 timers, AK-47 rifles, handguns, and large quantities of ammunition. Investigators say he represents a new kind of threat — part of a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving educated and radicalised professionals using their positions to operate covertly.
A senior officer involved in the probe told reporters, “This is not a typical terror cell. The suspects are well-educated individuals who appear to have logistical and financial backing. Their intention seems to have been to execute a series of coordinated attacks in North India.”
Initial findings suggest that the explosives and weapons were stored for future use in high-impact terror operations, possibly targeting urban centres and critical infrastructure. Security agencies are now tracing the flow of funds and communication channels linked to foreign handlers.
Massive Seizure Prompts Wider Security Operation
Following the second recovery, security forces have expanded their search operations across Faridabad, Gurugram, and Delhi-NCR. Several additional locations reportedly linked to Shakeel and his associates are being examined.
Officials say the explosives discovered across the two sites — nearly 3,000 kilograms in total — could have been enough to make multiple high-intensity IEDs capable of causing large-scale destruction. “Had this not been detected in time, the consequences could have been catastrophic,” a senior investigator said.
Forensic experts from the National Security Guard (NSG) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) have joined the examination process. They are working alongside Haryana’s forensic team to analyse the material’s chemical properties and possible source of origin.
Sources suggest that the case may soon be handed over to the NIA due to its transnational dimensions. Officials are also investigating whether any of the recovered chemicals were sourced illegally from industrial suppliers or imported under false documentation.
Public Alert and Political Reactions
The discovery has triggered alarm across the region. Security has been tightened around Delhi-NCR, with police conducting verification drives at rented properties and industrial sites dealing with chemicals.
Politicians and security experts have called the bust a “wake-up call” about how extremist elements are embedding themselves in professional spaces. Former intelligence officer Raman Sharma said, “This case highlights the evolving nature of terrorism in India. Radicalisation is no longer confined to the uneducated or the impoverished — it is now creeping into the educated middle class.”
Meanwhile, residents in Dhauj and nearby areas expressed shock over the discovery. Many said Dr. Shakeel appeared quiet and polite, often seen commuting to his workplace without attracting suspicion.
As the investigation deepens, authorities are focusing on identifying other members of the network and tracing communication trails that may connect the group to handlers across the border. Officials have assured the public that “every possible lead” will be pursued to dismantle the module completely.