The Rajasthan Anti‑Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) intercepted a package containing 7.75 kg of RDX, IEDs, pistols, detonation circuitry and 867 cartridges in a field five kilometres from the India‑Pakistan border on the night of 12‑13 October 2026.
Three drones, reportedly launched 5 to 10 kilometres inside Pakistan, released the consignment near village 12 KD in Raola. The ANTF personnel caught two 19‑year‑old men, Lakhwinder from Ferozepur and Sukhwinder from Jalandhar, attempting to collect the packages under cover of darkness.
Inspector‑General Vikas Kumar told NDTV that the bombs were “ready and loaded with shrapnel, capable of travelling at 9.5 km per second.” He added that the consignment had been packed in airtight compartments with cushioning tubes to evade detection by both canine units and surface sensors.
The two men, already wanted for a grenade attack on a police station in Fazilka district, claimed they were following instructions from a relative, “RS”, who allegedly directed them to retrieve the cross‑border load. They also named three Pakistani handlers—Umar Chacha, Dungar Chacha and Shah Pathan—who allegedly coordinated the drop via social media and conference calls.
Security agencies say the operation illustrates a compartmentalised terror network designed to keep operatives isolated, preventing the arrest of one courier from exposing the entire chain. The ANTF has already shared the evidence with the National Investigation Agency and the Rajasthan Police’s anti‑terror task force.
The next step, according to Deputy Director General of Police, is a coordinated raid on suspected handlers in Punjab, coupled with a cross‑border intelligence probe to map the network’s hierarchy and intended target. The investigation will run until the full chain of command is uncovered and any forthcoming attacks are neutralised.