Quick Read
- The Jammu & Kashmir Police (J&K Police) announced the bust of a cross-state terror module linked to the banned groups Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat‑ul‑Hind (AGuH). Over 2,900 kg of IED-making material, along with arms and chemicals, were seized during coordinated raids.
- Seven people—including two doctors—were arrested in raids across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana (Faridabad), and Uttar Pradesh (Saharanpur) as part of the operation.
- The network is described by investigators as a “white-collar terror ecosystem”, involving radicalised professionals and students, with links to handlers abroad.
What Happened & How
Investigators began tracing the network after terror propaganda posters of JeM and AGuH appeared in Nowgam, on the outskirts of Srinagar, in mid-October. Following digital leads, law-enforcement agencies executed coordinated raids between 8-10 November in J&K (Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, Shopian) and in Haryana (Faridabad), uncovering huge quantities of explosives and weaponry. Seized items included assault rifles, pistols, ammunition, and remarkable amounts of chemicals and IED components (remote-controls, timers, wiring) totalling 2,900 kg.
Where & When
The operation spanned multiple states: Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar, etc.), Haryana (Faridabad), and parts of UP. It culminated in the early part of November 2025—in particular, the days 8-10 November.
Why It Matters
- The size of the haul and the involvement of professionals (doctors, students) show that terror logistics are no longer limited to traditional militant cells—they’re moving into covert, educated networks.
- Seizing nearly 3 tonnes of explosive material greatly weakens the operational planning capability of the involved terror outfits and shows the intelligence and coordination strength of security agencies.
- The case underscores risks of radicalisation in unexpected sectors, needing a broader strategy beyond conventional counter-insurgency.
What’s Next
Investigators will focus on:
- Tracing the funding routes and foreign handlers of the module.
- Testing every seized item for forensic links to any past or planned attacks.
- Expanding surveillance of professionals suspected of aiding terror modules and enforcing tighter controls on precursor chemicals and explosives.
This successful foiling of a major terror plot marks a significant disruption of hostile networks trying to operate across state borders. The intelligence breakthrough sends a strong message: even deeply embedded, well-funded terror setups can be tracked and dismantled when agencies collaborate.
