Al Falah’s IM Links, ₹26 Lakh Terror Fund: Major Revelations in Delhi Blast Probe

Nearly two weeks after the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least 10 people and injured several others, investigators are uncovering what they now call a “white collar terror module” — a network involving highly educated individuals, including doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University.

The probe, which began after a major explosives haul from Haryana’s Dauj village, has exposed links between the suspects and the Faridabad-based medical college. Dr Umar Un Nabi, who drove the explosives-laden car to the Red Fort, was among several faculty members associated with the university.

The same module is believed to be connected to the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu & Kashmir last week, where nine people — including forensic and police personnel — died when seized explosives detonated during sample collection.

Key Findings in the Delhi Blast Investigation

• ₹26 lakh terror fund raised by doctors
Five doctors allegedly pooled ₹26 lakh to finance the terror attacks. According to NIA’s interrogation of accused Dr Muzammil Ganaie, the group spent nearly two years procuring explosives and remote-triggering devices.

• Arrests and missing suspects
Three doctors — Muzammil Ganaie, Shaheen Shahid and Adeel Rather — have been arrested so far. Rather’s brother Muzaffar, suspected to be part of the network, is believed to be in Afghanistan. Another key suspect, Nissar ul-Hassan, who also worked at Al Falah Medical College, remains missing.

• Al Falah University’s past links with terror operatives
PTI has reported that Indian Mujahideen fugitive Mirza Shadab Baig — wanted for the 2008 serial blasts — studied at Al Falah University and completed his B.Tech in 2007. Investigators have now found fresh links connecting Baig to the Red Fort blast case, and officials say the decades-apart incidents may be linked.

• Founder under ED lens
The Enforcement Directorate has accused university founder Siddiqui and the Al Falah Charitable Trust of laundering over ₹415 crore by misleading students and parents with false claims of NAAC accreditation and UGC recognition.

• Minority status in question
The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions has issued a show-cause notice to Al Falah University after the terror probe linked two blast suspects to the institution. The university must explain why its minority status should not be revoked. The registrar and Haryana education department’s Principal Secretary have been summoned for a hearing on December 4.

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