A seemingly innocuous act – the appearance of posters bearing the insignia of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in the Bunpora-Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar on October 19th – has led to the unearthing of a vast, cross-state terror module, thanks to the sharp eye and investigative acumen of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Srinagar, Dr. GV Sudeep Chakravarthy. The operation, which culminated in the arrest of seven individuals, including two doctors, has exposed a chilling network with links to proscribed outfits JeM and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).
Dr. Chakravarthy, a qualified medical doctor turned IPS officer, saw more than just random vandalism in those posters. His initial local inquiry suggested a well-organized network operating beyond the borders of Jammu and Kashmir. This suspicion triggered a series of coordinated raids across Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, leading to a significant breakthrough.
The raids uncovered a massive cache of approximately 2,900 kg of IED-making material from a hideout in Faridabad, Haryana. Authorities believe this quantity of explosives was sufficient to trigger multiple large-scale explosions. The haul also included weapons and ammunition. Senior security officials have indicated that the recovery points towards a foiled terror plot potentially targeting the National Capital Region (NCR) or other strategic locations in North India.
The arrested individuals include two doctors, a mosque cleric, and several others suspected of providing logistical and financial support to militants based in Pakistan. Investigators have described the suspects as part of a "white-collar terror network"—educated individuals using their professional standing and encrypted communication channels to coordinate movements, finances, and procurement of materials. One of the doctors had allegedly rented a flat in Faridabad, which served as a storage and assembly site for IED components. The recovered materials included ammonium nitrate, sulphur, aluminum powder, and remote-control circuits.
Preliminary investigations suggest the network received instructions from handlers in Pakistan via encrypted messaging platforms. Authorities are currently investigating the extent of the doctors' involvement, including whether they were involved in radicalization or were simply used for cover and logistics. The recovery of nearly three tonnes of explosive precursors is believed to be one of the largest hauls in recent Indian counter-terror history, prompting a wider security review across Delhi-NCR and Jammu & Kashmir. Special teams are analyzing chemical samples to determine the potency and intended design of the explosives.
The swift and decisive action led by Dr. Chakravarthy has been lauded by security agencies. His ability to connect the dots from a seemingly minor incident to a major terror plot highlights the importance of vigilance and intelligence-led policing. This operation underscores the evolving nature of terrorism, with educated professionals increasingly being used to facilitate and execute attacks. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the full extent of the network and prevent any future attacks.
