Major Arms and Explosives Cache Discovered in Faridabad After Arrest of Two Kashmir Doctors with Terror Links

The concerning cache of explosives and weapons was discovered to be in possession of two medical professionals from Kashmir, according to sources.

New Delhi:

Authorities have uncovered a significant stockpile of dangerous explosives in Haryana's Faridabad following the arrest of two doctors from Jammu and Kashmir over the past two weeks. The physicians are suspected of maintaining connections with the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed.

The recovered arsenal includes:

- Approximately 350 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate explosives

- One assault rifle

- One pistol

- Three magazines

- Multiple cartridges

- Eight large suitcases

- Three small suitcases

- Multiple walkie-talkie communication devices

- Various batteries

- Heavy metal materials

- Twenty timing devices

The joint operation between Jammu and Kashmir police forces and their Haryana counterparts led to this substantial seizure, officials confirmed.

Intelligence sources revealed that the materials were stored by Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather and Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, both Kashmiri medical practitioners. Dr. Rather, a resident of Qazigund in South Kashmir, had been employed as a senior resident at Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag until October 2024. Dr. Shakeel, from Pulwama, was practicing medicine at Al-Falah Hospital located in Faridabad.

Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather

Dr. Muzamil Shakeel

The investigation began on October 27 when posters affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed appeared throughout Srinagar, prompting police action.

During their inquiry, investigators discovered CCTV evidence showing Dr. Rather placing the posters. Nine days later, on November 6, authorities apprehended Dr. Rather at a medical facility on Ambala Road in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In a subsequent development earlier this week, law enforcement officials searched GMC Anantnag and discovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition in Dr. Rather's personal locker. Consequently, he faces charges under both the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The Faridabad explosives were located based on information Dr. Rather provided during interrogation.

"Our investigation has been ongoing for approximately 15 days," stated the Faridabad Commissioner of Police.

Sources indicate that the doctors' alleged participation suggests terrorist networks are now actively recruiting highly educated professionals for their operations.