In a major counter-terror success, Jammu and Kashmir Police uncovered an extensive terror module linked to banned outfits Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The multi-state operation led to the arrest of eight people, seizure of nearly three tonnes of explosive material, and discovery of encrypted communication systems used by the group.
Officials described the network as a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving doctors, professionals, and students radicalised and guided by handlers abroad.
Inter-state terror module linked with terrorists organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) busted. pic.twitter.com/TNSd8PGV7g
— J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) November 10, 2025
How the Investigation Began
The operation started on October 19, 2025, when threatening posters bearing Jaish-e-Mohammad’s name appeared across Bunpora Nowgam in Srinagar. The police registered FIR No. 162/2025 under sections of the UAPA, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, and Arms Act.
CCTV footage from the area helped police trace one suspect to Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The man, identified as Dr. Adeel, a Kashmiri-origin doctor, was arrested. During questioning, he revealed his connections with three other doctors, including Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie from Pulwama.
His confession led police to a rented house in Faridabad, Haryana, where they made a massive explosives recovery.
Explosives Recovered in Faridabad
Acting on Adeel’s statement, J&K Police and Haryana Police carried out raids near Delhi.
-
The first raid at Dr. Muzammil’s rented flat yielded 360 kg of explosives.
-
After questioning an imam linked to the group, investigators recovered another 2,583 kg of explosive material from his home nearby.
Together, they seized 2,900 kg of IED-making material, making it one of the largest such recoveries in recent years.
Raids are continuing in Dhaouj village and nearby areas, which police say were used as storage points and safehouses because of their proximity to Delhi yet relative isolation.
A ‘White-Collar’ Terror Network
According to investigators, the module was not a traditional militant outfit. It allegedly consisted of radicalised professionals and students who used encrypted communication apps to coordinate with handlers in Pakistan and other countries.
The group reportedly raised funds under the guise of social or educational activities, later diverting the money for buying arms and explosives.
Police believe the radicalisation began in 2021–22, under a handler named Hashim, and was later reorganised by Dr. Omar in Kashmir. Their goal was to manufacture IEDs and carry out coordinated terror attacks across India, eventually forming their own militant group aligned with Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Arrest of Dr. Shaheena in Lucknow
In a new development, police arrested Dr. Shaheena from Lucknow, a faculty member of Al-Falah University, for her suspected role in aiding Dr. Muzammil.
A car registered in her name had been seized earlier, and an AK-47 rifle with live rounds was found inside. Investigators believe she assisted Muzammil in his terror operations. Police are expected to seek her custodial interrogation.
People Arrested So Far
Eight individuals have been arrested so far:
-
Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, Nowgam, Srinagar
-
Yasir-ul-Ashraf, Nowgam, Srinagar
-
Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid, Nowgam, Srinagar
-
Molvi Irfan Ahmad, Imam from Shopian
-
Zameer Ahmad Ahanger alias Mutlasha, Ganderbal
-
Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib, Pulwama
-
Dr. Adeel, Kulgam
-
Dr. Shaheena, Lucknow
Police said more arrests are likely as new links emerge.
Massive Arms and Explosives Haul
The seizures include:
-
One Chinese Star pistol with ammunition
-
One Beretta pistol with ammunition
-
One AK-56 rifle with ammunition
-
One AK Krinkov rifle with ammunition
-
2,900 kg of IED-making material (explosives, chemicals, wires, batteries, circuits, timers, and metal sheets)
A vehicle (HR55CHSTE) carrying arms and cartridges was also seized. From it, police recovered an AK Krinkov rifle, three magazines, a pistol, live rounds, and two empty cartridges.
An earlier search of Dr. Adeel’s locker at the Government Medical College, Anantnag, had already yielded an AK-47 rifle.
Financial Trail Under Probe
Police said they are now tracing the financial trail of the operation, focusing on how money moved through professional networks and foreign contacts. Officials added that further raids and arrests will continue as the probe expands across multiple states.