In a major security operation on Friday evening, March 13, 2026, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Haryana Police intercepted and arrested three individuals in the Barara area of Ambala. The suspects were found in possession of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing approximately 2 kg, which officials suspect contains high-grade RDX. The timely intervention by the STF is believed to have averted a significant tragedy in the region, which remains on high alert due to its proximity to sensitive military installations like the Ambala Air Force Station.
The Interception on Barara-Sadhaura Road
Acting on specific intelligence, the STF team, led by DSP Aman Kumar and In-charge Parteek Kumar, executed a tactical blockade to catch the suspects in transit.
- The Tip-off: Intelligence suggested three men on a motorcycle were transporting lethal material from Barara toward Ambala City.
- The Operation: Police sealed the Barara-Sadhaura road (also reported as Barara-Dosarka road), halting all civilian vehicular movement and diverting traffic to alternative routes.
- The Arrest: The suspects, traveling on a motorcycle belonging to one of the accused, were intercepted at a specialized barricade. A subsequent search of their bag revealed the 2 kg IED.
Suspect Profiles & Backgrounds
The arrested individuals are aged between 20 and 25 years and represent a cross-state link that investigators are now scrutinizing for ties to extremist modules.
| Name | Origin | Role/Status |
| Ali Akbar | Ajmer, Rajasthan | Under interrogation for inter-state links. |
| Anas | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh | Under interrogation regarding the source of explosives. |
| Jangveer | Barara, Ambala (Haryana) | Local contact; owner of the motorcycle used in the crime. |
The Explosive Material
The recovered device was a sophisticated IED. While forensic results are pending, preliminary assessments by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) suggest the presence of RDX, a powerful military-grade explosive.
- Nature: Black-colored explosive material, consistent with the appearance of RDX.
- Status: The device has been successfully neutralized and disposed of by the BDS to ensure public safety.
- Testing: Samples have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to determine the exact chemical composition.
Investigation: The “Sleeper Cell” Angle
Authorities are currently investigating whether these three youths were acting as “carriers” for an established terror network or a newly formed sleeper cell.
- Origin of the IED: Police are tracing the supply chain, specifically looking at recent drone drops from across the border, a method previously used in the Ambala-Punjab sector.
- Target Analysis: Mobile records and GPS data from the suspects’ phones are being analyzed to identify potential targets, including government buildings or crowded public spaces.
- Cross-State Coordination: The diverse origins of the trio (UP, Rajasthan, Haryana) suggest a coordinated effort managed by an external handler.
Key Takeaways
- Major Tragedy Averted: The 2 kg quantity is sufficient to cause mass casualties and structural damage.
- High Alert: Security has been tightened at the Ambala Cantonment and Air Force Station following the recovery.
- Legal Action: The suspects will be produced in court on Saturday, March 14, where the STF will seek long-term remand for custodial interrogation.
Sources
- The Tribune: IED seized, 3 arrested in Ambala, March 14, 2026.
- United News of India (UNI): Security forces arrest three with suspected RDX in Ambala, March 13, 2026.
- NDTV Profit: Major Tragedy Avoided? Trio with Explosives Nabbed, March 13, 2026.
- Aaj Tak: Ambala News: RDX suspected in 2kg explosive seizure, March 13, 2026.
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