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The woman doctor, known to Dr Muzzamil, the Faridabad-based medical practitioner arrested earlier, was arrested after being interrogated by J&K police
Crime Branch Police vehicle at the site after 350 kg of RDX and an assault rifle in Faridabad. (PTI)
The Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP) investigation into the radicalised doctor module has widened, with the arrest of a woman doctor who emerged as a key suspect in the terror plot that led to the seizure of over 350 kilograms of explosives and sophisticated weapons in Faridabad.
The development adds a new layer to the multi-state probe that began with the arrest of Dr Adeel from Saharanpur and has since exposed what police describe as a “highly radicalised network” of medical professionals operating as a covert cell.
According to police sources, an assault rifle and other arms were recently recovered from a vehicle registered in Haryana (HR55 CH STE) that was traced back to the woman doctor, identified as Dr Shaheena.
She hails from Lucknow and was also part of Al Falah University.
The weapon haul from the vehicle included one AK Krinkov rifle with three magazines, a pistol with live rounds, two empty cartridges, and two additional magazines.
The woman doctor, reportedly known to Dr Muzzamil—the Faridabad-based medical practitioner arrested earlier—is currently in Jammu and Kashmir and was arrested after being interrogated by JKP.
Investigators said that Muzzamil had been working as a senior doctor in Faridabad’s Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre for the past three years.
The case came to light after investigators raided multiple sites in Faridabad, including premises linked to Dr Muzzamil. Police recovered a large cache of IED-making materials—primarily ammonium nitrate and other inflammable powders—stored in several suitcases. These recoveries followed initial leads obtained from Dr Adeel’s interrogation, which revealed that the doctors’ network had been radicalising recruits since 2021–22 under the guidance of handlers identified as Hashim and later Dr Omar in Srinagar.
Sources said the explosives found in Faridabad had reached Dr Muzzamil around 15 days before his arrest. He was taken into custody roughly 10 days ago and remains in JKP’s charge. Investigators believe the consignment was meant to be used in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as part of a broader plan to conduct high-impact strikes in the Delhi–NCR region.
Woman Doctor’s Role Under Probe
Police are now examining whether the woman doctor provided logistical assistance or acted as a conduit for moving arms and materials. The vehicle used to transport the weapons is suspected to have been registered in her name or under her operational control. Investigators are also verifying her communications and financial transactions to determine whether she was aware of the group’s radical motives or was an active participant.
Wider Network and Ongoing Raids
The probe has also drawn in other individuals from Faridabad, including a local imam who is being questioned by the Haryana Police for possible links to the module. Multiple raids are continuing in Dhaouj village and adjoining areas, which police say were being used for safe-houses and storage due to their proximity to Delhi yet relative isolation.
Officials from both JKP and Haryana Police have termed the case one of the most significant recent counter-terror breakthroughs. With the involvement of multiple professionals, including doctors, the investigation highlights how radicalisation can infiltrate unexpected domains—turning those trained to save lives into conduits for violence. More arrests are expected as the probe continues to unravel the network’s full scope.
November 10, 2025, 12:53 IST
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