The investigation into the recent Delhi blast has revealed a disturbing expansion of terror activities in India, with significant links to ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and the ideology of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Law enforcement agencies across multiple states are unraveling a highly organized operation that includes radicalized professionals, foreign-based handlers, and sophisticated bomb-making infrastructure.
A major arms haul in Naugam, Jammu & Kashmir, has become a focal point of the probe. Security forces recovered an M4 assault rifle, capable of penetrating body armor, alongside pistols, grenades, and ammunition. The discovery of such advanced weaponry in a region experiencing heightened militant activity, following a blast at a local police station, raises serious concerns about the evolving capabilities of terror groups.
Cleric Maulvi Irfan, based in Shopian, is a central figure in the investigation. He is accused of radicalizing suspects in the Delhi plot and attempting to revive the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) movement. NIA custody has been granted for Irfan, who allegedly formed an AGuH cell in 2022, recruiting doctors to mask their activities and previously associating with JeM. Doctors Muzammil, Adil Ahmad Rather, and Umar Mohammad Nabi are identified as individuals who came into contact with Irfan through radical study circles, influenced by the late Zakir Musa.
Irfan is suspected of preparing one of the doctors for a suicide mission, aiming to re-establish AGuH as a prominent Kashmiri militant faction aligned with al-Qaeda. The group, originally founded by Zakir Musa in 2017, was believed to be inactive after its leadership was eliminated.
Evidence also points to the involvement of doctors in the logistics of arms movement. Accounts from interrogations suggest that medical professionals handled weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and pistols, for Irfan. These weapons were later recovered, confirming their use within the network.
A crucial discovery was made at a flour mill in Faridabad, which served as a covert bomb-making facility. Dr. Muzammil allegedly used the grinder to process chemicals, including ammonium nitrate believed to have been stolen from his university lab, to create explosive compounds. The seizure of substantial amounts of explosive materials from rented rooms further underscores the scale of the operation.
The investigation has also uncovered international connections, including handlers operating from Türkiye and links to JeM. Suspects allegedly received detailed instructions and videos on bomb-making, including footage of drone attacks. The reported meeting between some operatives and a Syrian ISIS commander in Türkiye, allegedly facilitated by JeM, highlights a disturbing global nexus.