In a major development in the Faridabad terror probe, a woman doctor from Lucknow has been arrested for her suspected links to a terror network operating across Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The arrest marks a crucial addition to the ongoing multi-state investigation spearheaded by security agencies.
AK-47 Recovered from Doctor’s Car
According to a report by PTI, investigators recovered an AK-47 rifle from a Swift Dzire car owned by the accused, identified as Dr Shaheen. The car was being used by Dr Muzammil Shakil, a 35-year-old physician from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who taught at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad.
Dr Shaheen’s arrest came a day after police discovered a large cache of explosives and arms from a rented house in Dhauj village, Faridabad. The house belonged to Dr Muzammil Shakil, who was already under investigation for terror links.
Eighth Arrest in Expanding Terror Module
With Dr Shaheen’s detention, the number of arrests in this terror module has now risen to eight. Authorities believe the group is linked to the banned outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
Sources quoted by PTI confirmed that Dr Shaheen was flown to Srinagar for detailed interrogation. Officials from Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana police, working jointly with central agencies, said the crackdown had brought a “significant breakthrough,” though they withheld specific details about the timing and nature of the arrests.
Massive Explosives Seized from Second Hideout
In another major recovery, police seized around 2,563 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from a second residence rented by Dr Muzammil Shakil in Fatehpur Taga village, Faridabad. The massive stockpile was found during a coordinated search late on Sunday, officials told Hindustan Times.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Varun Dahiya, said the house had been rented about eight months ago from a local imam. “We have located two separate houses rented by the accused. The ammonium nitrate was found in the cleric’s property. We are interrogating Maulana Istaq, but it is too early to share more details,” Dahiya stated.
Authorities said the house owner has been detained for questioning as investigations continue into possible links between the suspects and terror networks operating out of Kashmir.
The large-scale seizures and multiple arrests indicate the presence of a well-organized network, police sources added. The investigation remains active as agencies pursue leads across northern India.
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