Delhi Blast Probe Uncovers JeM Plot to Trigger 200 Coordinated Explosions Across North India

New Delhi, Nov 2025 : In a major breakthrough, investigators probing the November 10 blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort have uncovered a direct link to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The Delhi Police and central agencies have learned that a senior JeM operative was responsible for training the accused in bomb-making, exposing a chilling plot to detonate as many as 200 explosives simultaneously across Delhi and other North Indian cities.

According to officials familiar with the investigation, the plan was part of a much larger conspiracy orchestrated by handlers based in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had reportedly chosen a key JeM operative, known by the name Hanzulla, to guide and train the members of what authorities now call the Faridabad terror module.

The JeM Trainer Who Directed the Plot

Investigators say that Hanzulla—considered a prominent figure within JeM—had been in close communication with the main accused, Maulvi Iran Ahmed, who acted as the bridge between the JeM handler and the Faridabad module members. Posters that had recently surfaced in Jammu & Kashmir praising “Commander Hanzulla Bhai” had first drawn the attention of intelligence agencies. The trail eventually led to the unravelling of the Faridabad module and the discovery of a massive stockpile of 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate.

Officials revealed that the module was not only preparing for the Red Fort blast but was working on a massive terror operation involving 200 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These IEDs were meant to explode simultaneously across Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram and other urban centres to create maximum destruction.

Deadly TATP-Ammonium Nitrate Mix Planned

According to the probe, Hanzulla instructed the accused to manufacture highly lethal explosives using a blend of Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) and ammonium nitrate. TATP, known for its instability and devastating impact, has been used in several global terror attacks and is a favoured explosive of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Officials say that the combination of TATP and ammonium nitrate requires limited expertise and can even detonate automatically when exposed to heat.

The planned IEDs, investigators say, could have been placed inside vehicles and left at crowded locations. A senior official noted that the easy-to-trigger nature of the explosive mix made the potential attack “catastrophic in scale”.

How the Plot Was to Unfold

The Faridabad module was reportedly preparing the explosives in batches, following instructions from their handlers. The plan was to carry out 200 coordinated blasts across Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad—an attack that would have resulted in severe mass casualties and widespread panic.

The November 10 Red Fort explosion—carried out using a white Hyundai i20—was meant to be the first in a sequence of explosions. The car had been supplied by Shakeel, another accused, who also transported the explosives on directions received from Ahmed and the JeM operative overseas.

Investigators believe the broader plot did not unfold as intended due to internal miscommunication and the premature explosion of the car bomb, which disrupted the execution timeline.

Cross-Border Handlers and Communication Tactics

The investigation has now revealed the presence of not just one but two handlers—Ahmed operating from Kashmir and another unidentified handler based in Afghanistan. Together, they supervised the Faridabad group using secure messaging apps, encrypted chats and code words to avoid detection.

Decoded transcripts recovered during the raids show that the accused used innocuous words as substitutes for sensitive terms. For example, the word “biriyani” was used to denote explosives. Officials say this coded language, combined with strict operational secrecy, helped the module avoid surveillance for months.

A ‘White Collar’ Terror Module

A striking element of the plot is the professional background of the accused. The Faridabad module was composed mainly of doctors and well-educated individuals, which helped them remain outside the radar of security agencies.

One of the key figures, Dr. Shaheen, is now believed to have played a crucial role in recruiting educated youth into the module. She reportedly travelled multiple times to Jammu & Kashmir to meet Ahmed and receive instructions. Her professional standing made her movements appear routine, allowing her to operate without suspicion. Investigators say she was tasked with expanding the module into a full-fledged “white collar network”, capable of carrying out high-impact terror attacks under the guise of normalcy.

The Hunt for Hanzulla Intensifies

With the Faridabad module busted and several accused arrested, the focus has now shifted to locating JeM operative Hanzulla. His exact location remains uncertain, though officials believe he may be operating from Pakistan or Afghanistan.

The investigation continues to widen as agencies assess whether more modules—similar in structure or intent—are active in North India. Officials maintain that had the plot succeeded, it would have triggered unprecedented devastation.

Authorities are now working to dismantle any remaining parts of the network, even as the hunt for the JeM handler intensifies.

(The content of this article is sourced from a news agency and has not been edited by the Mavericknews30 team.)