Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 8: A month after Jammu and Kashmir Police cracked the sensational “white-collar terror module” involving doctors and educated professionals, investigators have revealed a dramatic twist: the entire network was exposed due to a failed love affair.
According to officials, the ex-girlfriend of Dr. Adil Ahmed tipped off the police about his alleged anti-national activities. Acting on her information, J&K Police traced and arrested Dr. Adil from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh—an arrest that would ultimately unravel one of the most sophisticated terror syndicates in recent years.
As doctor Adil has ditched his girlfriend, she was looking for an opportunity to settle the score with her ex-boyfriend. When police started searching for those who were responsible for distributing posters of Lashkar-e-Toiba in Srinagar, the annoyed girlfriend thought it was high time to teach a lesson to her ex-boyfriend.
His questioning led to major breakthroughs, though not before the Red Fort blast occurred, police sources said.
In a sweeping multi-state operation, police busted a transnational terror ecosystem allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).
Eight persons have been arrested so far, including three doctors and an imam, and nearly 2,900 kg of explosives have been seized.
Police described the module as a “white-collar terror network”—a clandestine operation disguised under layers of medical practice, education, and charity, yet allegedly aimed at executing large-scale attacks across India.
The investigation was triggered on October 19, 2025, when posters bearing Jaish-e-Mohammad’s insignia appeared in Bunpora, Nowgam (Srinagar), threatening security forces. Police promptly registered FIR 162/2025 under UAPA, BNS, Explosive Substances Act, and Arms Act.
CCTV footage from the locality became the turning point, leading a police team to Saharanpur, where they arrested Dr. Adil, a Kashmiri-origin medical professional. His interrogation unveiled a sprawling network of radicalised doctors, students, and clerics.
Following Dr. Adil’s disclosures, joint teams from J&K Police and Haryana Police raided a rented unit in Faridabad, linked to Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie of Pulwama. Officers recovered 360 kg of explosives, marking the first major seizure.
Further interrogation of an imam associated with the group led police to a second location, where a staggering 2,583 kg of explosive substances were found—raising the total haul to nearly 2.9 tonnes.
Searches across Dhaouj village and adjoining areas near Delhi revealed safe houses used for storage and covert meetings. Their proximity to the national capital, yet relative isolation, made them ideal operational hubs.
Investigators found that the accused were in touch with handlers in Pakistan and other foreign countries, using encrypted apps for communication, fundraising, logistics, and operational planning.
Funds were allegedly collected under the garb of charity and educational activities before being diverted into terror operations.
Police believe the module took shape around 2021–22, initially guided by a handler named Hashim. Later, it was reorganised under Dr. Omar, operating from Kashmir. Their long-term plan, investigators say, was to manufacture IEDs, carry out major attacks, and eventually establish a new militant outfit aligned with LeT and JeM.
In the latest development, police have arrested Dr. Shaheena, associated with Al-Falah University, Lucknow, who was reportedly close to Dr. Muzammil. Her car—seized during the Faridabad operation—contained an AK-47 rifle and live rounds.
Investigators suspect her role extended beyond personal association into logistical and operational assistance. Police are now seeking her custodial remand to ascertain the full extent of her involvement. |
