What began as a small investigation into some posters in Srinagar’s Nowgam area has turned into one of the biggest counter-terrorism successes in recent years. The Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with teams from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, have uncovered a major terror network, seizing nearly 3,000 kilograms of explosives and arresting four doctors suspected of planning large-scale attacks across North India.

Officials said the operation helped prevent a major tragedy that could have claimed hundreds of lives.

In October, police in Srinagar began looking into a few provocative posters linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) that appeared in Nowgam. Four local men were detained for questioning, and during interrogation, they revealed the name of Dr. Adeel Rather, a medical professional believed to be connected to the network.

Following the lead, a J&K Police team tracked Dr. Rather to Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and arrested him in a dawn raid after an 800-kilometre pursuit. His confession revealed shocking details about a larger terror module involved in collecting weapons and explosives for high-impact attacks.

Arms, explosives found in Faridabad hideout

Information from Dr. Rather led investigators to another suspect, Dr. Muzamil. Joint police teams from Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana raided a house in Faridabad, uncovering a massive stockpile of weapons and explosives.

The seized items included rifles, pistols, grenades, and about 2,900 kilograms of high-grade explosives, enough to destroy several city blocks, according to security officials.

Hunt for Dr. Umar and Red Fort connection

A third suspect, Dr. Umar, managed to escape the dragnet. However, investigators believe he may be linked to the recent explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort. CCTV footage reviewed by forensic teams showed a white Hyundai i20, and the driver’s image reportedly matched Dr. Umar’s profile.

Security agencies are now investigating whether the Red Fort blast and the Faridabad module are part of the same network.

More arrests and expanding investigation

As the probe widened, security forces detained two more doctors, Dr. Sajad Malla from Pulwama and Dr. Tajamul from Kulgam. Both were questioned for their alleged links to the group. Dr. Tajamul’s father later told police that his son was released after interrogation.

In total, four doctors are currently in custody as the investigation continues.

A multi-state network with deadly plans

Officials now believe the group was part of a Jaish-linked network that stretched from Kashmir to Haryana, stockpiling explosives for synchronized terror strikes on crowded markets, public festivals, and key landmarks.

Sources in the intelligence community said the module had a chilling goal: to carry out multiple blasts around Republic Day, targeting high-visibility soft spots like the Red Fort to create panic during national celebrations.

This massive bust, triggered by a simple poster investigation, has exposed a far-reaching web of terror activity and underscored how quick police action and inter-state coordination helped avert what officials described as a “massive calamity.”