Delhi Blast Probe: ED Attaches Al-Falah University’s 54-Acre Campus Over Hiring Doctors Without Checks
University Under Scanner for Terror Links and Money Laundering
ED Says Assets Worth ₹140 Crore Are ‘Proceeds of Crime’
By Our Legal Reporter
New Delhi: January 20, 2026:
In a major development linked to the November 2025 Red Fort blast in Delhi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the sprawling 54-acre campus of Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana. The agency alleges that the university hired doctors and faculty members without proper police verification, some of whom were later found to be involved in terror activities.
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The ED’s chargesheet, filed in a Delhi court, accuses the university’s management of money laundering, fraudulent practices, and serious security lapses. The case has sent shockwaves through India’s education sector, raising questions about regulatory oversight and the misuse of academic institutions.
Background of the Case
- On November 10, 2025, a suicide bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 15 people. The bomber, Dr Umar Nabi, was a faculty member at Al-Falah University.
- Investigations revealed that other doctors linked to the university, including Dr Muzammil and Dr Shaheen Shahid, were also part of the terror module.
- The ED found that these appointments were made directly by the university’s chancellor, Javed Ahmad Siddiqui, without any police verification or scrutiny.
- Siddiqui was arrested within a week of the blast on charges of money laundering and is currently in judicial custody.
ED’s Findings
The ED’s chargesheet paints a disturbing picture of how the university operated:
- Hiring Without Checks: Doctors and faculty were appointed without background verification, creating a serious security risk.
- Fake Faculty & Patients: Investigators allege that the university maintained fake records of faculty and patients to meet National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
- Money Laundering: The university and its trust allegedly laundered over ₹110 crore through family-controlled firms of Siddiqui.
- Proceeds of Crime: The ED has attached assets worth ₹140 crore, including the 54-acre campus and medical college buildings.
- False Claims: The university allegedly misrepresented its UGC status to attract students and gain approvals.
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Impact on Students and Faculty
The revelations have left hundreds of students and faculty members in shock:
- Students: Many fear their degrees may lose recognition due to the university’s alleged fraudulent practices.
- Faculty: Genuine teachers and staff worry about being stigmatized due to the actions of a few.
- Parents: Concerns have been raised about the safety of students and the credibility of private universities.
Broader Implications
This case highlights several critical issues:
- Security Risks: Universities must ensure strict background checks to prevent infiltration by extremist elements.
- Regulatory Oversight: The role of AICTE, UGC, and NMC in monitoring institutions has come under scrutiny.
- Education & Terror Links: The misuse of educational institutions for extremist activities is a serious national security concern.
- Financial Fraud: The case exposes how charitable trusts and private universities can be misused for money laundering.
Reactions
- ED Officials: Stated that the attachment of assets is necessary to prevent further misuse and to recover proceeds of crime.
- Legal Experts: Welcomed the court’s intervention, saying it reinforces accountability in higher education.
- Students & Parents: Expressed anger and fear, demanding clarity on the recognition of degrees and prospects.
- Security Analysts: Warned that the case is a wake-up call for India’s education system, which must tighten checks to prevent similar incidents.
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Conclusion
The ED’s attachment of Al-Falah University’s 54-acre campus marks a turning point in the Delhi blast probe. By exposing how doctors were hired without checks and how the institution allegedly laundered crores of rupees, the case underscores the urgent need for stricter regulation and accountability in private universities.
As the investigation continues, the focus will remain on ensuring justice for the victims of the Red Fort blast, safeguarding students’ futures, and preventing educational institutions from being misused for criminal or extremist activities.
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