Investigators have made significant strides in piecing together the sophisticated operational strategy of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module exposed in Faridabad, revealing that the accused professionals within the module were deeply involved in the procurement of high-grade weaponry and specialized equipment necessary for fabricating explosives. The network, which includes Dr. Muzammil, Dr. Shaheen, Dr. Adeel, and Amir, demonstrated notable financial capacity and logistical planning.
According to the investigation, one of the central discoveries is the purchase of a Russian assault rifle by Dr. Muzammil for a sum of Rs 5 lakh. This procurement was allegedly facilitated through a contact linked to his co-accused, Dr. Shaheen. The assault rifle was later recovered from a locker belonging to Dr. Adeel, a critical piece of evidence that provided a major breakthrough in tracing the arms procurement network utilized by the terror module.
The module’s arsenal was not limited to this single weapon. Earlier seizures in Faridabad had already included another Russian-origin AK Krinkov, a Chinese Star pistol, a Beretta pistol, and a massive quantity of nearly 2,900 kg of explosive precursor materials.
Further details reveal the specific roles played by the accused. Officials stated that Dr. Shaheen was instrumental in arranging both the rifles and a deep freezer. These purchases were reportedly conducted through discreet negotiations with suppliers to minimise suspicion.
The deep freezer, a non-conventional item for terror operations, was acquired at the specific request of Umar (who died in the explosion outside the Red Fort) and was intended for use in stabilising the chemicals necessary for fabricating high-quality explosives. Dr. Muzammil handled the final payment and purchases.
Financial mobilisation was also a key task assigned to Dr. Shaheen, who is reported to have raised the majority of the Rs 26 lakh required for the arms purchases. Probe details suggest potential links in this fundraising effort through Afirah Bibi, who is the wife of Jaish commander Umar Farooq (and nephew of JeM chief Masood Azhar), indicating deep ties to the core JeM leadership.
Investigations further show that Umar, the module member who later died, had studied bomb-making manuals online and sourced chemicals from Nuh, alongside electronic components from major commercial hubs like Bhagirath Palace in Delhi and the NIT Market in Faridabad.
The internal workings of the module, however, were not always smooth. Tensions over money reportedly erupted at Al-Falah University, shortly after which Umar handed his red EcoSport vehicle, which was already loaded with explosives, to Dr. Muzammil, illustrating the volatile environment and the high-stakes transfer of deadly material.
