Overview
- Authorities arrested Dr Shaheen, whom intelligence sources accuse of establishing and leading Jaish‑e‑Mohammad’s women’s wing and recruitment network in India.
- Officials confirmed the recovery of assault rifles, pistols, and 14 bags of ammonium nitrate weighing more than 360 kg, along with a seized car containing additional weapons.
- Investigators say encrypted communications connect the module to Pakistan‑based handlers and suggest ties to Ansar Ghazwa‑ul‑Hind, with claims the group planned multiple major attacks in Delhi‑NCR and western India.
- The probe is assessing potential links to the Red Fort car blast, and investigators believe a suspect identified as Dr Umar drove the vehicle that exploded, killing twelve.
- Security agencies are following money trails of roughly Rs 35–40 lakh, probing use of medical welfare and NGO channels, and noting that several suspects are medical professionals with at least one still absconding.