A devastating terror plot, aimed at executing what would have been the world’s most catastrophic serial bombing, has been foiled in India. Authorities have successfully dismantled a sophisticated network planning to deploy 32 car bombs, loaded with an alarming 3,200 kilograms of explosives. This ambitious and sinister operation, described as a ‘white-collar’ terror module, threatened to inflict mass casualties and plunge the nation into unprecedented tragedy.
The scale of the uncovered conspiracy is staggering. Intelligence agencies discovered a cache of explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate, sufficient to turn dozens of vehicles into mobile weapons of mass destruction. Each car was allegedly modified to carry around 100 kilograms of the volatile substance. The potential for devastation was immense, far exceeding the impact of historical terror incidents, with the planners aiming to inflict maximum casualties across multiple locations simultaneously.
Experts analyzing the potential impact of the plot highlight the terrifying destructive power. A single detonation of 3,200 kilograms of ammonium nitrate generates an explosive force comparable to 2.5 tons of TNT. Such an event would cause complete annihilation within a 50-meter radius, with lethal shockwaves propagating outwards at extreme speeds. The structural damage would extend hundreds of meters, leading to building collapses and widespread destruction of property, alongside a high death toll in any populated area.
Comparing the averted incident to past atrocities underscores its potential magnitude. The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, a single event using 1,800 kilograms of explosives, resulted in 168 deaths. The 3,200 kilograms in the Indian plot suggests a significantly higher casualty count. Similarly, the 257 fatalities from the 1993 Mumbai blasts, involving approximately 1,500 kilograms, would likely have been dwarfed by the scale of this thwarted attack. It is estimated that this plot could have led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, surpassing all previous terror incidents globally.
While a major success for India’s security forces, the operation is not entirely complete. Officials confirmed that 2,900 kilograms of explosives were recovered, leaving 300 kilograms unaccounted for. Moreover, only three of the 32 vehicles intended for use have been identified. The ongoing search for the remaining explosives and vehicles is crucial to ensuring the complete neutralization of this terrorist threat and preventing any residual danger. Continuous vigilance remains essential for national security.
