Faridabad, NCR: A high-stakes, pre-dawn raid shattered the morning peace in Faridabad today, sending shockwaves through the nation’s security establishment. In a dramatic joint operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Delhi Police Special Cell uncovered what sources are calling a sophisticated ‘bomb-making machine’ from the rented home of a local cab driver.
The discovery is being directly linked to the ongoing manhunt for Dr. Aafaq Hussain, a highly educated surgeon-turned-terrorist ideologue dubbed the ‘Terror Doctor‘ by intelligence agencies.
The Pre-Dawn Raid in Faridabad
Acting on precise intelligence, heavily armed commandos cordoned off the narrow lanes of Sector 58 in the early hours. Residents watched as officers stormed the two-room Faridabad house of Mohammed Saleem, a 42-year-old cab driver who had been living in the area for just over a year. The raid on the seemingly ordinary home has exposed a significant threat festering within the Delhi-NCR region.
Inside the IED Factory: What Was Found?
What investigators found inside was chilling. Sources revealed that the ‘bomb making machine’ was not a single device but a meticulously arranged assembly of components designed for the mass production of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The haul from the cab driver’s house reportedly includes:
* A significant quantity of volatile precursor chemicals.
* Large pressure cookers modified to be used as casings.
* Complex circuit boards and digital timers.
* Bags of ball bearings and nails intended as deadly shrapnel.
“This was not an amateur setup. This was a factory,” a senior official stated on condition of anonymity. “The equipment suggests they were in advanced stages of preparing for a series of attacks, likely targeting high-footfall areas in Delhi-NCR.”
The ‘Terror Doctor‘ Connection
The direct link to the elusive ‘Terror Doctor‘ Aafaq Hussain elevates the threat level exponentially. Hussain, who vanished from a prestigious Mumbai hospital three years ago, is believed to be the principal chemist and strategist for a new, highly radicalised ISIS-inspired module. His medical and chemical knowledge makes him an exceptionally dangerous adversary. Investigators believe Hussain designed the IED assembly process and was using a network of low-profile operatives, like Saleem, to execute his deadly plans.
A ‘Quiet’ Cab Driver and a Hidden Threat
Mohammed Saleem, the cab driver, was apprehended at the scene and is now undergoing intensive interrogation. His neighbours expressed deep shock, describing him as a “quiet and unremarkable” man.
“He drove his cab all day, sometimes all night. We barely spoke. To think this was happening right under our noses… it’s terrifying,” said Renu Sharma, who lives next door.
The raid raises disturbing questions about the changing face of urban terrorism, where ordinary individuals and residential homes are turned into cogs in a larger machine. This major breakthrough has undoubtedly averted a catastrophe, but it serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat. The hunt for the ‘Terror Doctor‘ has now gained a new, desperate urgency.
