J&K and Haryana police seize 360 kg explosive material, weapons in Faridabad

In a coordinated operation, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Police recovered a large quantity of explosive-making material and ammunition in Faridabad on Sunday.

Officials said approximately 360 kilograms of inflammable material, believed to be ammonium nitrate, was seized during the operation.

Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar, speaking at a press conference, said a doctor named Muzammil was arrested in connection with the case.

“It is an ongoing joint operation between Haryana police and J&K police. An accused, Dr Muzammil, was nabbed. 360 kg of inflammable material was recovered yesterday, which is possibly ammonium nitrate. It is not RDX,” he clarified.

Kumar added that Muzammil was associated with Al-Falah University, where he served as a faculty member.

Along with the explosive material, police recovered a range of weapons and related equipment, including:

- One assault rifle with three magazines and 83 live rounds

- One pistol with eight live rounds

- Two empty cartridges and two additional magazines

- Eight large suitcases and four small suitcases

- A bucket containing the 360 kg of explosive material

Additional contraband included 20 timers with batteries, 24 remotes, approximately 5 kg of heavy metal, walkie-talkie sets, electric wiring, batteries, and other materials potentially linked to IED-making.

Clarifying details about the weapons, Kumar said, “It is not RDX. It is not an AK-47, it is an assault rifle. It is like an AK-47 but slightly smaller, but it is not an AK-47.”

The police operation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing investigations into the source and intended use of the materials.