Srinagar : In a major breakthrough, a female doctor from Lucknow has been arrested in connection with alleged terrorist activities in Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The arrest follows the recovery of an AK-47 rifle from her car, marking a significant step in uncovering a white-collar terror network operating in the region.
Authorities confirmed that Dr. Shaheen, who is associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, one of the most notorious terrorist organizations, was arrested along with seven other operatives linked to the group. This includes several key players who are believed to have been involved in coordinating terrorist activities across multiple states.
The operation began with the arrest of Dr. Mujammil Ganai from Faridabad in Haryana, who had been under surveillance for his alleged links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group. Following this, Dr. Shaheen was transported by air to Srinagar for custody proceedings, with authorities tightening security and continuing their investigation into the terrorist network.
Explosives haul and terror linkages:
The arrest of the female doctor comes on the heels of a significant operation where authorities seized 350 kg of explosives from a rented house in Faridabad. Soon after, in a related operation, authorities recovered another 2,563 kg of suspected explosives from a property linked to Dr. Shaheen. The seized explosives are believed to be intended for use in large-scale terror attacks across northern India.
Authorities are linking these finds to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, two terrorist groups active in the region. The total explosives recovered in the investigation has reached an alarming 2,900 kg, underscoring the scale of the threat authorities are confronting.
A joint operation between the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Uttar Pradesh Police, Haryana Police, and central agencies led to the identification and arrest of the suspects. However, the exact timeline of the arrests has not been disclosed for security reasons.
Terror network exposed:
The ongoing investigation has revealed that this group, composed of medical professionals and other professionals in various fields, was involved in financing and facilitating terrorist activities under the guise of legitimate work. These white-collar professionals were allegedly using their positions to mask their involvement in a broader terrorist network that was planning large-scale attacks in sensitive regions.
Authorities are continuing to track the financial and logistical links of the arrested individuals. There is growing concern about the use of medical and educational institutions as fronts for terror activities, further complicating efforts to combat terrorism.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to prevent the spread of such terror networks and neutralize potential threats before they can carry out their plans. The arrests of the doctors and the subsequent explosives haul are being hailed as a significant intelligence victory against terrorism in the region.
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