In a major counter-terror operation, security agencies have recovered nearly 3,000 kilograms of explosives along with detonators, timers, and other bomb-making materials during coordinated raids across Delhi-NCR and Pulwama. The raids were conducted on November 9 and 10, with a significant seizure made in Faridabad, Haryana, where a rented house was found stocked with explosives packaged in bulk.
The crackdown followed heightened alerts after a blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10, which killed at least 13 people. Investigations revealed that the explosion was carried out in panic and desperation by a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative after security forces busted multiple hideouts. The bomb was hastily assembled and not fully developed, limiting its impact, though it caused fatalities and widespread alarm.
Sources confirmed that the explosives recovered in Faridabad matched those used in the Red Fort blast, linking the seizures to the same terror module. The suspect, identified as Dr. Umar from Pulwama, was traced through CCTV footage and forensic evidence. Officials believe the raids disrupted a larger plan for coordinated attacks across the region.
Authorities emphasized that the seizures have averted a potential large-scale tragedy. The premature blast did not create a crater or produce shrapnel, underscoring the incomplete nature of the device. However, the discovery of such massive quantities of explosives highlights the scale of the threat and the urgency of continued vigilance.
Security forces across India remain on high alert, with investigations expanding into Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to dismantle remaining modules. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe, while forensic teams are analyzing the recovered materials to trace supply chains and handlers.
The coordinated action underscores the importance of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency cooperation in countering terrorism. Officials have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding public safety and preventing further attempts to destabilize the region.
