Red Fort Blast: Police Trace Trail from Pulwama to Faridabad; Missing Doctor Linked to Jaish Module May Be Suspected Bomber

A day after a car blast in Delhi claimed nine lives, top police sources in Jammu and Kashmir indicated that the same “transnational and interstate” terror module, which was recently busted by the police in Faridabad, appears to be responsible for the incident. The Faridabad bust involved a coordinated investigation into terror links, focusing on individuals allegedly associated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind (AGH).

In the days preceding the Delhi blast, J&K Police had arrested two doctors suspected of involvement in these terror networks. Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Pulwama, was the first to be arrested. Ganai was employed at Al Falah Hospital in Faridabad, Haryana, and police seized 358 kilograms of explosives, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, from his rented home in Dhauj village. Following Ganai’s arrest, Dr. Adeel Majeed Rather from Qazigund was also taken into custody. Both Ganai and Rather hail from the same village in Pulwama, which authorities suggest indicates close operational coordination within the module.

Umar Nabi, another Pulwama resident from Koil village and also employed at Al Falah University’s School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, became the subject of a police manhunt after Dr. Muzammil’s arrest. Police sources revealed that authorities were actively seeking him in connection with the ongoing investigation.

Since Monday night, J&K police have detained at least five individuals from different villages of Pulwama for questioning. Among them is Amir Rashid from Samboora village, reportedly the current owner of the vehicle used in the Delhi blast. Rashid’s brother, along with three other local men, were also picked up for questioning as part of the broader investigation. These detentions suggest that authorities are mapping a wider network of individuals linked to the module, aiming to dismantle any operational cells.

According to police sources, the so-called “Jaish module” involved at least four doctors: Ganai, Rather, Umar, and a woman from Lucknow who has also been questioned in connection with the case. This module appears to have been highly organized, leveraging the professional status of its members to facilitate movements, access materials, and coordinate activities across states. The involvement of medical professionals, in particular, points to the module’s ability to operate discreetly while remaining embedded in legitimate institutions.

The police investigation that led to the discovery of the module began following reports of Jaish posters appearing on the outskirts of Srinagar city. These posters raised concerns about potential recruitment or propaganda efforts, prompting law enforcement to monitor and investigate associated networks. The probe ultimately uncovered a web of individuals spanning multiple states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the transnational and interstate nature of the organization.

The Delhi car blast, in this context, underscores the continuing threat posed by terror modules capable of crossing state boundaries and exploiting professional and social networks to carry out attacks. Authorities are focused on piecing together the full scope of the operation, including supply chains for explosives, recruitment networks, and potential future targets. By interrogating the detained individuals and tracing their movements and communications, the police aim to neutralize any remaining threats and prevent further incidents.

This ongoing investigation illustrates the complex and multi-layered nature of modern terror networks in India, which combine local support with broader organizational reach. Law enforcement agencies are employing a mix of intelligence gathering, cross-state coordination, and targeted operations to dismantle these cells, while also attempting to understand the social and logistical structures that allow such modules to function. The arrests and detentions in Pulwama, Faridabad, and surrounding areas mark a significant step toward disrupting the module responsible for the deadly blast in Delhi and curbing the wider network’s operational capabilities.