”Doctor Terror Module” busted; 15 arrested so far

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 12 (STC): Busting of “Doctor Terror Module” by security agencies has led to the arrest of fifteen persons, besides detention of three others. The “Terror Module” has been allegedly found working for Jaish-e-Mohammad, and suspected to be responsible for the Red Fort explosion on November 10 evening.
According to the reports appearing in a cross section of media. the arrests were made by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and 56 doctors have been questioned so far.
Reports quoting hospital sources said that no explosives were found on the bodies of the deceased, while investigators now suspect that a modified explosive may have been used in the blast.
Notably, the investigation traces back to an objectionable poster containing threats to security forces that appeared in the Nowgam Police Station area of Srinagar. A case was registered on October 19. The initial phase of the investigation led to the arrests of Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagh from Shopian and Zamir Ahmed from Wakura, Ganderbal, between October 20 and 27, reports reveal.
The investigation further widened with the apprehension of Dr Adil from Saharanpur on November 5, followed by seizures of an AK-47 rifle and other ammunition from Anantnag Hospital on November 7, and more rifles, pistols, and ammunition from Al Falah University, Faridabad, on November 8.
Subsequent interrogations, as per the reports, revealed additional members of the module, resulting in the arrest of Dr Muzammil and the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. On November 9, a person named Madrasi, a resident of Dhoj, Faridabad, was arrested.
A major breakthrough came on November 10 with the seizure of 2,563 kg of explosives from the residence of Hafiz Mohammad Ishtiyaq, an Imam at Al Falah Masjid, Dhera Colony, Faridabad.
Additional raids recovered 358 kg of explosive material, detonators, and timers, bringing the total to around 3,000 kg. As per police sources, “During these operations, Dr Umar Mohammad, an Al Falah University employee and alleged module member, went underground.”
On the evening of November 10, the Red Fort explosion occurred. Delhi Police, along with the NSG, NIA, and forensic teams, immediately responded. The injured were hospitalised, and DNA samples, explosive residues, and other evidence were collected from the site. A significant discovery was an amputated hand, suspected to belong to Dr. Umar Mohammad, who is alleged to have been the suicide bomber. DNA samples from his mother are being tested for confirmation.
Reports quoting investigations indicate that Umar was radicalising students at Al Falah University, which served as the module’s operational hub. His neighbor and colleague, Dr. Muzamil Shakil, has been arrested. The car used in the blast was registered to Dr. Shaheen Shahid, later arrested from Lucknow and identified as the woman commanding Jaish-e-Mohammad operations in India. She reportedly confessed to stockpiling explosives for nearly two years and conspiring with associate doctors to carry out a major terrorist attack.
Police sources said, “CCTV footage suggests that Dr. Umar Mohammad was driving the vehicle, and the explosives used in the blast match those seized in Faridabad.”
Authorities are still investigating whether the explosion was pre-planned or an accidental detonation triggered by Umar’s panic while fleeing.
(Straight Talk Communications I Inputs from Agencies)