Major Security Bust: 360kg Ammonium Nitrate Seized in Delhi-NCR
In a high-profile operation, Delhi Police and central agencies confiscated 360kg of ammonium nitrate—a critical material for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs)—from a residential area in Delhi-NCR. A doctor was arrested for allegedly aiding in procuring the explosives, raising alarms about national security risks.
The Raid: How Security Forces Uncovered the Cache
Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Delhi Police Special Cell and the NIA raided a Ghaziabad home, uncovering ammonium nitrate sacks and other IED-making materials. The chemical, though used in fertilizers, becomes a deadly explosive when mixed with fuels—evident in past attacks like the 2020 Beirut blast.
Key Arrest: Doctor’s Shocking Role
Among those detained was Dr. Rajesh Verma (name changed), who allegedly used his medical license to procure the chemical under false pretenses. Investigators are probing whether he acted as part of a terror network or was coerced.
Terror Link Probe Underway
While no group has been named, agencies suspect sleeper cell involvement due to the large quantity seized. An NIA official warned, “This hints at a planned attack. We’re tracking domestic and international links.”
Political and Security Fallout
- Home Minister Amit Shah briefed; MHA orders heightened vigilance.
- Ex-NSA Shivshankar Menon calls for stricter chemical sale monitoring.
Public Safety Alert
Delhi Police urges citizens to report suspicious activity, while security tightens at airports, metro stations, and government buildings. Experts demand a centralized tracking system for explosive materials.
Next Steps in the Investigation
- Forensic analysis of ammonium nitrate underway.
- Supply chain tracing to uncover more suspects.
- NIA leading probe with Delhi Police.
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