Explosives Recovered in Faridabad; Two Kashmiri Doctors Linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed Under Probe

A large cache of explosives and arms has been recovered from Haryana’s Faridabad, in a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Haryana Police, officials said on Sunday. The recovery comes days after two Kashmiri doctors were arrested over alleged links with the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

According to sources, the explosives were stored by Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, a resident of Qazigund, South Kashmir, and Dr. Muzamil Shakeel from Pulwama. Adil previously served as a senior resident at Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, until October 2024, while Muzamil was employed at Al-Falah Hospital, Faridabad.

The investigation began on October 27, when posters bearing the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed appeared across Srinagar, prompting police to launch an inquiry. CCTV footage later surfaced showing Adil putting up the posters.

Adil was arrested on November 6 from a hospital on Ambala Road in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. During searches at GMC Anantnag, police recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from his locker. He has been booked under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Based on Adil’s interrogation, the police raided locations in Faridabad and seized a substantial quantity of explosives and weapons. “Our operation has been going on for the past 15 days,” said the Faridabad Commissioner of Police, confirming the ongoing investigation.

Officials say the case underscores a disturbing trend of terror groups recruiting educated professionals to expand their networks.