A catastrophic terror offensive, poised to be the deadliest in global history, has been successfully prevented in India. Security forces intercepted a meticulously planned operation involving 32 vehicles packed with an immense 3,200 kilograms of explosives. This sophisticated terror cell, characterized by its “white-collar” approach, aimed to unleash coordinated devastation across the nation.
The sheer magnitude of the uncovered plot is staggering. Intelligence agencies uncovered a massive stockpile of 3,200 kg of explosives, intended to arm 32 separate car bombs. Each vehicle was engineered to carry approximately 100 kg of ammonium nitrate, transforming them into instruments of mass destruction capable of inflicting unimaginable casualties.
Forensic analysis indicates that the detonation of 3,200 kg of explosives would have created an explosion equivalent to 2.5 kilotons of TNT. Such a blast would cause total destruction within a 50-meter radius, instantaneous fatalities from the shockwave, and catastrophic damage to buildings extending hundreds of meters. Comparing this to historical events, the 1995 Oklahoma bombing (1,800 kg explosives, 168 dead) and the 1993 Mumbai bombings (1,500 kg explosives, 257 dead) highlight the catastrophic potential of this foiled Indian plot, which far surpassed them in scale.
Despite the significant success in thwarting the attack, critical questions remain. A substantial amount of explosives, 300 kilograms out of the total 3,200 kg, is still unaccounted for. Additionally, only three of the 32 intended vehicles have been located. The remaining 29 vehicles are vital leads in understanding the full reach of this terror network. The nation owes its safety to the swift and effective action of its intelligence agencies, but the threat is not entirely gone, necessitating continued vigilance and proactive security measures.