NEW DELHI: In a massive interstate and transnational terror module bust, Jammu and Kashmir Police has found an ecosystem of “white collar terror ecosystem” operating from “Pakistan and other countries”, arresting eight persons, including two doctors.Providing details about the incident, an official said that on October 19, several Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) posters were discovered pasted at various spots in the Bunpora Nowgam area of the city, containing threats and intimidation directed at police and security forces. Consequently, a case was filed under relevant sections of the UAPA, BNS, Explosive Substances Act, and Arms Act at the Nowgam Police Station, and an investigation was initiated.
Here are key points from the probe:
- The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Faridabad Police, uncovered a major interstate and transnational terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).
- A total of eight individuals, including two doctors and a mosque imam, were arrested for their involvement in the module.
- Authorities recovered 2,900 kg of IED-making material along with arms, ammunition, and electronic devices used for bomb preparation.
- Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, a teacher at Al Falah University in Faridabad, was caught with 360 kg of explosives and a large cache of weapons. Dr. Adeel from Kulgam was also arrested for his role in the network.
- The investigation began after JeM threat posters were discovered on October 19 in the Bunpora Nowgam area of Srinagar, targeting police and security forces.
- The probe revealed a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving educated professionals and students who were radicalised and linked with handlers in Pakistan and other countries.
- The operatives used encrypted apps and digital platforms for communication, indoctrination, funding, and logistical coordination.
- Money was allegedly collected through professional and academic networks, disguised as social or charitable initiatives, and diverted for terror activities.
- Raids and searches were conducted across Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, Shopian, Faridabad, and Saharanpur, leading to the recovery of weapons, electronic devices, and incriminating documents.
- Police are conducting a financial probe to trace the funding channels and linkages, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues.
