A terrifying scenario of mass destruction was averted in India following the exposure of a large-scale terror plot. Intelligence agencies successfully intercepted a sophisticated ‘white-collar’ terror operation that planned to detonate 32 car bombs, collectively carrying an astonishing 3,200 kilograms of high explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate. This planned assault had the potential to dwarf all previous terror attacks in history, with experts estimating that such an explosion could obliterate everything within a significant radius and cause widespread fatalities and structural damage. The recovered explosives indicate a chilling level of preparation, with each vehicle intended as a powerful mobile weapon. Historical incidents like the Mumbai bombings serve as a stark reminder of the destructive capacity of coordinated attacks. While many of the planned explosives and some vehicles have been recovered, the ongoing search for 300 kilograms of missing explosives and 29 unaccounted-for vehicles emphasizes that the threat, though disrupted, is not entirely neutralized. The diligent work of security forces has prevented an immeasurable tragedy and saved countless lives.
