J&K Police Busts Major Terror Module Linked to JeM and AGuH; Seven Arrested, Huge Cache of Arms and Explosives Seized

 

Srinagar, Nov 10: In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled an inter-state and transnational terror module linked with proscribed outfits Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The operation led to the arrest of key operatives and the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives following coordinated searches across J&K and other states.

 

 

 

 

The investigation began after multiple Jaish-e-Mohammad posters surfaced in Bunpora, Nowgam, Srinagar, on October 19, 2025, threatening police and security forces. Police Station Nowgam registered FIR No. 162/2025 under relevant sections of UAPA, BNS, Explosive Substances Act, and Arms Act.

 

 

 

 

Investigations revealed a white-collar terror network involving radicalized professionals and students linked to foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries. The group used encrypted communication channels for indoctrination, coordination, fund movement, and logistics. Funds were raised through professional and academic networks, posing as social or charitable causes.

 

 

 

 

During the course of investigation, J&K Police arrested seven individuals identified as:

1. Arif Nisar Dar @ Sahil, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar
2. Yasir-ul-Ashraf, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar
3. Maqsood Ahmad Dar @ Shahid, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar
4. Molvi Irfan Ahmad (Imam of Masjid), resident of Shopian
5. Zameer Ahmad Ahanger @ Mutlasha, resident of Wakura, Ganderbal
6. Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie @ Musaib, resident of Koil, Pulwama
7. Dr. Adeel, resident of Wanpora, Kulgam

Police also recovered a significant haul including:

• One Chinese Star Pistol (with ammunition)
• One Beretta Pistol (with ammunition)
• One AK-56 Rifle (with ammunition)
• One AK Krinkov Rifle (with ammunition)
• 2900 kg of IED-making material comprising explosives, chemicals, circuits, batteries, wires, timers, and metal sheets

Search operations were carried out in Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Shopian, as well as in Faridabad (in coordination with Haryana Police) and Saharanpur (with UP Police).

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investigations are ongoing to track the flow of terror funds. Authorities said more individuals have been identified and will be apprehended soon.

 

 

 

 

J&K Police lauded the relentless efforts of their teams, reaffirming their commitment to eliminating terrorism and ensuring peace and stability in the Union Territory.