Arms Cache Busted in Faridabad Terrifying Alarm for Security

In a dramatic overnight operation, Jammu & Kashmir Police made a major recovery from a location in Faridabad, Haryana just outside the national capital. According to official disclosures, a staggering 300 kg of RDX explosives, an AK-47 rifle and a large quantity of ammunition were seized.

The bust traces back to the arrest of a doctor, Adil Ahmad Rather, who was earlier taken into custody for allegedly posting promotional material of the terror organisation Jaish‑e‑Mohammed in Kashmir. During his questioning, Rather reportedly revealed the explosives and arms were being held in Faridabad, under possession of another doctor identified as Mujahil Shakeel, now under investigation.

What makes the discovery especially chilling is the volume and proximity to New Delhi. 300 kg of RDX is substantial enough, in theory, to cause catastrophic damage. That such materials were stored so close to the capital raises pressing questions: Who supplied these explosives? Was there an imminent plan to deploy them? How long had the cache been there undetected?

Further complicating matters is the apparent involvement of medical professionals. Rather and Shakeel both being doctors suggests a shift in terror-networks recruiting people with hidden credentials and seemingly legitimate lives making detection far more difficult. The police have flagged this as a worrying development.

As investigations unfold, senior police officials emphasise that the joint operation with Haryana authorities was surprisingly smooth and well-coordinated. They are now focusing on tracing the supply chain, identifying potential network links, and arresting any remaining conspirators. Meanwhile, the public is left shaken. The idea that such a large arms cache lay so close to the national capital highlights vulnerabilities in intelligence and surveillance.

For the average citizen, this incident is a sobering reminder: security threats can lurk close to home, hidden behind mundane facades. It reinforces the need for vigilance, strong intelligence coordination, and proactive policing. In the coming days, updates from the investigation will be crucial especially whether any terror operations were imminent and what actions will be taken to prevent a recurrence.