India has narrowly averted a catastrophic terror attack, thwarting a meticulously planned operation involving 32 car bombs laden with a staggering 3,200 kilograms of explosives. This ‘white-collar’ terror module, if successful, would have unleashed devastation on an unprecedented scale, potentially claiming thousands of lives and traumatizing the nation. Security agencies uncovered the sinister plot, which aimed to destabilize India through synchronized serial blasts. The sheer quantity of explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate, was enough to obliterate entire city blocks. Experts suggest that detonating such a large cache would have caused an explosion equivalent to 2.5 tons of TNT, causing widespread destruction, mass casualties, and structural collapse within hundreds of meters. Historical comparisons, like the Oklahoma City and Mumbai serial bombings, highlight the terrifying magnitude of this averted disaster. While the plot was disrupted, lingering questions remain about missing explosives and vehicles, emphasizing the ongoing need for heightened vigilance by India’s security forces to counter persistent threats.
