Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a new communications challenge after an encrypted, SIM-less LoRa radio was recovered from slain Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa alias ‘Fauji’ following an encounter in central Kashmir's Budgam district.&nbsp;The military-grade “LoRa Ultra” handset, found alongside an AK-47 and other material, is similar to encrypted LoRa devices recovered from locations linked to the Pahalgam attack module in the forests between Dachigam and Pahalgam.&nbsp;Unlike conventional mobile phones, LoRa radios do not depend on cellular towers, SIM cards or Wi-Fi. The low-power devices can form mesh networks, enabling encrypted messages, GPS coordinates and SOS alerts to be relayed across difficult terrain.&nbsp;Security officials describe the technology as a new form of “terror communication 2.0” because it can operate outside conventional telecom networks, leaving few of the digital traces normally available through mobile surveillance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-named-next-iaf-chief-to-take-charge-on-october-31-1791294119514">Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next IAF chief, to take charge on October 31</a>&nbsp;Forensic analysis has reportedly indicated that the devices were professionally manufactured and pre-encrypted, pointing to an organised supply chain. Their precise sourcing and extent of use remain under investigation.&nbsp;The technology has also forced security agencies to adapt their surveillance methods. RF spectrum scanners and direction-finding systems are being deployed to detect and locate low-power transmissions, while electronic countermeasures are being adjusted to target the frequencies used by the devices.&nbsp;Officials believe the growing use of off-grid communications could significantly complicate intelligence gathering in Kashmir’s mountainous and forested areas, where conventional telecom-based surveillance has limitations.

The recovery of an encrypted, SIM-less LoRa radio from slain Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa has raised fresh concerns for security forces over off-grid terror communications in Kashmir.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a new communications challenge after an encrypted, SIM-less LoRa radio was recovered from slain Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa alias ‘Fauji’ following an encounter in central Kashmir's Budgam district. The military-grade “LoRa Ultra” handset, found alongside an AK-47 and other material, is similar to encrypted LoRa devices recovered from locations linked to the Pahalgam attack module in the forests between Dachigam and Pahalgam. Unlike conventional mobile phones, LoRa radios do not depend on cellular towers, SIM cards or Wi-Fi. The low-power devices can form mesh networks, enabling encrypted messages, GPS coordinates and SOS alerts to be relayed across difficult terrain. Security officials describe the technology as a new form of “terror communication 2.0” because it can operate outside conventional telecom networks, leaving few of the digital traces normally available through mobile surveillance. Also Read: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next IAF chief, to take charge on October 31 Forensic analysis has reportedly indicated that the devices were professionally manufactured and pre-encrypted, pointing to an organised supply chain. Their precise sourcing and extent of use remain under investigation. The technology has also forced security agencies to adapt their surveillance methods. RF spectrum scanners and direction-finding systems are being deployed to detect and locate low-power transmissions, while electronic countermeasures are being adjusted to target the frequencies used by the devices. Officials believe the growing use of off-grid communications could significantly complicate intelligence gathering in Kashmir’s mountainous and forested areas, where conventional telecom-based surveillance has limitations.

The recovery of an encrypted, SIM-less LoRa radio from slain Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa has raised fresh concerns for security forces over off-grid terror communications in Kashmir.

No SIM, no towers: How LoRa radios are changing terror communication in Kashmir

Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the remnants of terror networks and to dismantle the ecosystem supporting subversive activities, police in Ganderbal carried out a series of coordinated raids across multiple locations in the district. &nbsp;During the extensive searches conducted in the houses of J&amp;K Nationals Operating from Pakistan/Pak-Occupied-Kashmir (JKNOPs) and Surrendered/Ex-Militants, the police detained 39 Persons under preventive measures and lodged them in Dignibal Jail, after credible inputs suggested their involvement in activities detrimental to public peace and security.&nbsp;The operation, led by senior officers of the Police, aimed at disrupting the local support network that facilitates anti-national elements and ensures sustained peace and stability in the district. Several digital devices and incriminating materials were also seized during the raids and have been sent for detailed forensic analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Such proactive measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to neutralise the terror ecosystem and safeguard the youth from being influenced by anti-social and anti-national narratives.&nbsp;Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and harmony in the district and urged the general public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies to strengthen the collective fight against terrorism and its supporters.

The operation, led by senior officers of the Police, aimed at disrupting the local support network that facilitates anti-national elements and ensures sustained peace and stability in the district.

Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the remnants of terror networks and to dismantle the ecosystem supporting subversive activities, police in Ganderbal carried out a series of coordinated raids across multiple locations in the district. During the extensive searches conducted in the houses of J&K Nationals Operating from Pakistan/Pak-Occupied-Kashmir (JKNOPs) and Surrendered/Ex-Militants, the police detained 39 Persons under preventive measures and lodged them in Dignibal Jail, after credible inputs suggested their involvement in activities detrimental to public peace and security. The operation, led by senior officers of the Police, aimed at disrupting the local support network that facilitates anti-national elements and ensures sustained peace and stability in the district. Several digital devices and incriminating materials were also seized during the raids and have been sent for detailed forensic analysis. Such proactive measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to neutralise the terror ecosystem and safeguard the youth from being influenced by anti-social and anti-national narratives. Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and harmony in the district and urged the general public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies to strengthen the collective fight against terrorism and its supporters.

The operation, led by senior officers of the Police, aimed at disrupting the local support network that facilitates anti-national elements and ensures sustained peace and stability in the district.

J&K police detain 39 individuals in major operation to dismantle terror ecosystem in Ganderbal

The recovery of hundreds of kilogrammes of explosive precursor material, Kalashnikov assault rifles and propaganda material from near the heart of the Indian capital New Delhi is evoking memories of earlier terror attacks. The bust, which followed weeks of investigation and the interrogation of a Kashmiri doctor working in Faridabad in the National Capital Region (NCR), took place just weeks ahead of the anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and two decades after the 2005 Delhi serial blasts. The recoveries and arrests point to the existence of what police described as a ‘white-collar terror ecosystem’, with links to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Clearly, a major terror attack—or a series of attacks—was being planned, aimed at creating mayhem in or near India’s capital, even as the wounds of the recent Pahalgam terror attack are yet to heal.<h2>A terror module spanning J&amp;K, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and beyond</h2>The joint operation, involving Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Intelligence Bureau, Haryana Police and Uttar Pradesh Police, dismantled a network that was allegedly building a sophisticated terror infrastructure in northern India. It marks a chilling evolution in terrorist strategy that combines radical ideology with professional cover to evade detection. The white-collar terror ecosystem involved working professionals and clerics operating far from traditional conflict zones, and dangerously close to India’s capital.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-police-bust-doctor-turned-jem-operative-s-tip-off-leads-to-300kg-rdx-two-ak-47s-seized-another-medic-detained-1762745949045">J&amp;K police foils major terror plot: 360kg of IED material seized after doctor-turned-JeM operative’s tip-off; another medic detained</a><h2>White collar terror ecosystem: How the probe began and evolved</h2>Jaish-e-Mohammed propaganda posters that appeared in Srinagar’s Nowgam area on 19 October were the trigger for the investigation. The posters threatened security forces and promoted extremist ideology. Police registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other laws and began making arrests. Interrogations in Kashmir quickly revealed a much wider network with transnational links stretching across multiple states.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jammu-kashmir-police-foil-terror-plot-seize-350-kg-explosives-and-ak-47-in-faridabad-1762765713896/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/jammu-kashmir-police-foil-terror-plot-seize-350-kg-explosives-and-ak-47-in-faridabad-1762765713896/embed</a><h2>North India terror module is unprecedented in scale and composition</h2>Two doctors from south Kashmir—Dr Adil Ahmad Rather and Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie—were at the centre of the conspiracy, according to the police. Both were highly educated professionals who allegedly used their medical positions to disguise radical activities, including recruitment through encrypted channels. Dr Ganaie was employed at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad, while Dr Rather was a former Senior Resident at Government Medical College, Anantnag.Dr Ganaie had rented a house in Dhauj village in Faridabad roughly three months before the raids. The property was used as a safehouse to store arms, explosives and improvised explosive device (IED) components. It was the interrogation of Dr Rather, arrested from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on 6 November, that led investigators to the Faridabad cache.<h2>What the police found in Faridabad: A stunning cache</h2>The raid on the Dhauj property on Sunday (Nov 9), led to the recovery of about 360 kilogrammes of ammonium nitrate—an industrial chemical often used in bomb-making.&nbsp;Police also found an AK-47 rifle, pistols, ammunition, timers, batteries, electronic circuits and inflammable liquids. One rifle was reportedly recovered from the vehicle of a woman doctor associated with the suspects. Another raid in the same area the following day led to the seizure of additional materials. Communication devices and incriminating documents indicating contact with handlers based in Pakistan were also recovered.Seven people, all hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, have been arrested so far in connection with the case. A cleric from Shopian and several Srinagar-based operatives were detained for assisting with logistics, propaganda and recruitment.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ansar-ghazwat-ul-hind-terror-group-revived-a-relook-at-al-qaeda-linked-group-in-kashmir-in-wake-of-2-900-kg-explosive-material-haul-1762769909131">Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind terror group revived? A relook at al-Qaeda linked group in Kashmir in wake of 2,900 kg explosive material haul</a><h2>Hiding in plain sight: How the terror module was operating among us</h2>Investigators believe the terror group had ties to proscribed organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed and possibly other transnational jihadist networks. The suspects were hiding in plain sight behind their professional backgrounds, operating covertly, raising funds and procuring chemicals, weapons and equipment without drawing suspicion.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cik-conducts-widespread-raids-across-kashmir-over-suspected-online-misuse-1762668551726">CIK conducts widespread raids across Kashmir over suspected online misuse</a><h2>What could have happened: Massive scale of a possible terror attack</h2>The recovery, described by security officials as one of the largest hauls in recent years, likely prevented a catastrophic attack in or near Delhi—potentially on the scale of the 2005 Delhi serial bombings or even the 26 November 2008 Mumbai attacks. But it is not just the quantity of explosive material recovered but its location that makes this case so serious. Faridabad, in northern Haryana, sits on the outskirts of Delhi and was possibly being used as a staging ground for terror mayhem. Delhi and nearby urban centres could have been potential targets.This is another sign of terrorist activity shifting from border regions and rural Kashmir to urban infiltration. Educated terror operatives are embedding themselves in civilian life, using their positions to build covert networks.

J&K Police’s Faridabad terror module bust exposes a terror network using doctors and clerics to plan major attacks near Delhi. The terror mayhem that could have involved IEDs has just been averted. Is Delhi safe from newly emerging white collar terror ecosystem?


The recovery of hundreds of kilogrammes of explosive precursor material, Kalashnikov assault rifles and propaganda material from near the heart of the Indian capital New Delhi is evoking memories of earlier terror attacks. The bust, which followed weeks of investigation and the interrogation of a Kashmiri doctor working in Faridabad in the National Capital Region (NCR), took place just weeks ahead of the anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and two decades after the 2005 Delhi serial blasts. The recoveries and arrests point to the existence of what police described as a ‘white-collar terror ecosystem’, with links to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Clearly, a major terror attack—or a series of attacks—was being planned, aimed at creating mayhem in or near India’s capital, even as the wounds of the recent Pahalgam terror attack are yet to heal. A terror module spanning J&K, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and beyond The joint operation, involving Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Intelligence Bureau, Haryana Police and Uttar Pradesh Police, dismantled a network that was allegedly building a sophisticated terror infrastructure in northern India. It marks a chilling evolution in terrorist strategy that combines radical ideology with professional cover to evade detection. The white-collar terror ecosystem involved working professionals and clerics operating far from traditional conflict zones, and dangerously close to India’s capital. Also read: J&K police foils major terror plot: 360kg of IED material seized after doctor-turned-JeM operative’s tip-off; another medic detained White collar terror ecosystem: How the probe began and evolved Jaish-e-Mohammed propaganda posters that appeared in Srinagar’s Nowgam area on 19 October were the trigger for the investigation. The posters threatened security forces and promoted extremist ideology. Police registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other laws and began making arrests. Interrogations in Kashmir quickly revealed a much wider network with transnational links stretching across multiple states. https://www.wionews.com/videos/jammu-kashmir-police-foil-terror-plot-seize-350-kg-explosives-and-ak-47-in-faridabad-1762765713896/embed North India terror module is unprecedented in scale and composition Two doctors from south Kashmir—Dr Adil Ahmad Rather and Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie—were at the centre of the conspiracy, according to the police. Both were highly educated professionals who allegedly used their medical positions to disguise radical activities, including recruitment through encrypted channels. Dr Ganaie was employed at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad, while Dr Rather was a former Senior Resident at Government Medical College, Anantnag. Dr Ganaie had rented a house in Dhauj village in Faridabad roughly three months before the raids. The property was used as a safehouse to store arms, explosives and improvised explosive device (IED) components. It was the interrogation of Dr Rather, arrested from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on 6 November, that led investigators to the Faridabad cache. What the police found in Faridabad: A stunning cache The raid on the Dhauj property on Sunday (Nov 9), led to the recovery of about 360 kilogrammes of ammonium nitrate—an industrial chemical often used in bomb-making. Police also found an AK-47 rifle, pistols, ammunition, timers, batteries, electronic circuits and inflammable liquids. One rifle was reportedly recovered from the vehicle of a woman doctor associated with the suspects. Another raid in the same area the following day led to the seizure of additional materials. Communication devices and incriminating documents indicating contact with handlers based in Pakistan were also recovered. Seven people, all hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, have been arrested so far in connection with the case. A cleric from Shopian and several Srinagar-based operatives were detained for assisting with logistics, propaganda and recruitment. Also read: Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind terror group revived? A relook at al-Qaeda linked group in Kashmir in wake of 2,900 kg explosive material haul Hiding in plain sight: How the terror module was operating among us Investigators believe the terror group had ties to proscribed organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed and possibly other transnational jihadist networks. The suspects were hiding in plain sight behind their professional backgrounds, operating covertly, raising funds and procuring chemicals, weapons and equipment without drawing suspicion. Also read: CIK conducts widespread raids across Kashmir over suspected online misuse What could have happened: Massive scale of a possible terror attack The recovery, described by security officials as one of the largest hauls in recent years, likely prevented a catastrophic attack in or near Delhi—potentially on the scale of the 2005 Delhi serial bombings or even the 26 November 2008 Mumbai attacks. But it is not just the quantity of explosive material recovered but its location that makes this case so serious. Faridabad, in northern Haryana, sits on the outskirts of Delhi and was possibly being used as a staging ground for terror mayhem. Delhi and nearby urban centres could have been potential targets. This is another sign of terrorist activity shifting from border regions and rural Kashmir to urban infiltration. Educated terror operatives are embedding themselves in civilian life, using their positions to build covert networks.

J&amp;K Police’s Faridabad terror module bust exposes a terror network using doctors and clerics to plan major attacks near Delhi. The terror mayhem that could have involved IEDs has just been averted. Is Delhi safe from newly emerging white collar terror ecosystem? &nbsp;

‘White-collar terror ecosystem’ near Indian capital: Faridabad terror module busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police. What could have happened?

In continuation of its intensified preventive campaign launched across the district, Police in Baramulla carried forward a series of synchronized operations aimed at dismantling the terror support network and reinforcing public security. The ongoing drive forms part of a sustained effort to choke the ecosystem aiding anti-national elements and preserve the district’s hard-earned peace.&nbsp;During the operations, 16 properties linked with PoK/Pakistan-occupied Kashmiri natives were searched, resulting in 10 individuals being bound down under preventive provisions. 23 locations associated with Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were raided, with 16 OGWs bound down for aiding unlawful activities. Moreover, 6 properties belonging to UAPA-accused individuals (currently on bail) were searched, and 5 OGWs were bound down. 11 SIM vendors were inspected to ensure strict compliance with subscriber verification norms and prevent misuse of telecom services. Besides, 175 vehicles were subjected to intensive checking at strategic nakas and checkpoints along the National Highway and other vital routes. Further, 32 Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were conducted simultaneously across different parts of the district.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-police-bust-doctor-turned-jem-operative-s-tip-off-leads-to-300kg-rdx-two-ak-47s-seized-another-medic-detained-1762745949045">J&amp;K Police bust: Doctor-turned-JeM operative’s tip-off leads to 360kg of IED-making material seized; another medic detained</a>&nbsp;These sustained operations reflect J&amp;K Police’s proactive and layered approach to neutralizing support structures that aid terror activities. Each phase of the ongoing campaign is designed to strengthen preventive policing, instil public confidence, and deny any operational space to disruptive elements.&nbsp;Police reaffirm its unwavering resolve to take stern and uncompromising action against any individual or network attempting to undermine peace, stability, or public order in the district. &nbsp;

During the operations, 16 properties linked with PoK/Pakistan-occupied Kashmiri natives were searched, resulting in 10 individuals being bound down under preventive provisions.

In continuation of its intensified preventive campaign launched across the district, Police in Baramulla carried forward a series of synchronized operations aimed at dismantling the terror support network and reinforcing public security. The ongoing drive forms part of a sustained effort to choke the ecosystem aiding anti-national elements and preserve the district’s hard-earned peace. During the operations, 16 properties linked with PoK/Pakistan-occupied Kashmiri natives were searched, resulting in 10 individuals being bound down under preventive provisions. 23 locations associated with Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were raided, with 16 OGWs bound down for aiding unlawful activities. Moreover, 6 properties belonging to UAPA-accused individuals (currently on bail) were searched, and 5 OGWs were bound down. 11 SIM vendors were inspected to ensure strict compliance with subscriber verification norms and prevent misuse of telecom services. Besides, 175 vehicles were subjected to intensive checking at strategic nakas and checkpoints along the National Highway and other vital routes. Further, 32 Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were conducted simultaneously across different parts of the district. ALSO READ: J&K Police bust: Doctor-turned-JeM operative’s tip-off leads to 360kg of IED-making material seized; another medic detained These sustained operations reflect J&K Police’s proactive and layered approach to neutralizing support structures that aid terror activities. Each phase of the ongoing campaign is designed to strengthen preventive policing, instil public confidence, and deny any operational space to disruptive elements. Police reaffirm its unwavering resolve to take stern and uncompromising action against any individual or network attempting to undermine peace, stability, or public order in the district.

During the operations, 16 properties linked with PoK/Pakistan-occupied Kashmiri natives were searched, resulting in 10 individuals being bound down under preventive provisions.

Police continues massive preventive crackdown to dismantle terror support network in Baramulla

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