Nuh District Faces Heightened Security Risks Amid Terror Links

Nuh district has become a focal point for national security concerns following several high-profile arrests linked to terrorism and espionage. Central agencies have raised alarms about an alleged cross-border intelligence network and a troubling “white-coat terror module” connected to Al-Falah University. These developments have intensified scrutiny of the region, particularly in the wake of the recent arrests of individuals accused of espionage.

The most recent arrest occurred when the Central Investigation Agency, in collaboration with local police, detained a young lawyer named Rizwan from Kharkhadi village in the Tauru subdivision. Officials indicated that he faces charges for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). A case has been registered at the Tauru Sadar police station under laws pertaining to anti-national activities. This marks the third espionage-related arrest in the Nuh/Mewat region this year.

Prior to Rizwan’s arrest, the Haryana Police apprehended two other individuals: Mohammad Tarif, accused in May of leaking sensitive military information and supplying Indian SIM cards to operatives linked to the Pakistan High Commission, and Arman, who reportedly maintained contact with over 70 Pakistan-based numbers. Both arrests occurred amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, particularly following the Operation Sindoor launched by Indian armed forces after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in April.

Connections to Recent Terror Incidents

Nuh’s significance has also been highlighted due to its connection to the November 10, 2023 car blast in Delhi, which resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals. Investigators have focused on a small area in Hidayat Colony in Nuh, where the main suspect, Dr. Umar Un Nabi, allegedly resided for 10 days prior to the attack. Authorities discovered that the rented accommodation belonged to an individual currently imprisoned for unrelated charges and was secured through an electrician associated with Al-Falah University.

CCTV footage has captured Dr. Umar visiting the site multiple times, prompting investigators to scrutinize his movements for signs of reconnaissance or supply pickups. Teams are investigating whether he procured chemicals or tools from local shops, and inquiries are ongoing among residents and merchants in the vicinity. Notably, four residents, including three doctors and a fertilizer trader, were detained for their suspected ties to Umar but have since been released.

Rounding out this investigation, an individual named Soyab was arrested and is believed to have played a crucial support role. Soyab, employed as a compounder and ward boy at Al-Falah University hospital, allegedly assisted Dr. Umar in securing his Hidayat Colony accommodation through familial connections. Dr. Umar, who was a faculty member at Al-Falah University, reportedly fled the campus following the arrest of another associate, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, on October 30.

Explosives and Ongoing Investigations

In a related development, investigators uncovered significant quantities of explosive materials in Faridabad. In Dhauj village, authorities recovered a grinder and electrical equipment allegedly used by Dr. Muzammil to prepare explosives, along with nearly 3,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and other materials linked to both Umar and Muzammil. A resurfaced video showing 2,600 kg of ammonium nitrate stored at a cleric’s residence has become part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have seized diaries from Al-Falah University that contain coded references, over 2,500 names from regions including Jammu and Kashmir and Faridabad, and frequent mentions of the word “operation.” Officials suggest this material points to a multi-stage terror plot that has been in the making for over two years.

The series of arrests and ongoing investigations have raised alarm among intelligence agencies regarding the potential emergence of a network linked to the ISI operating in Nuh/Mewat. As authorities continue to delve into these connections, the implications for national security remain serious and pressing.