NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday launched extensive raids on Al-Falah University in Faridabad, its office in Okhla, and premises linked to the university’s promoters, PTI reported. Initial findings indicate discrepancies related to UGC and NAAC recognition.
According to sources cited by ANI, the central agency began simultaneous searches at 25 locations across Delhi-NCR at 5 a.m., stepping up the investigation into the November 10 Delhi car blast.
As part of the probe, the ED is scrutinising nine shell companies tied to the group, all registered at the same address. Preliminary checks have revealed classic indicators of shell operations, including:
- No functional office space or utility usage at registered locations
- A single phone number and email ID used for multiple firms and bank accounts
- No EPFO or ESIC filings despite claimed business volumes
- Overlapping directors and signatories with weak KYC documentation
- Minimal salary payments made via formal banking channels and no HR records
- Multiple companies incorporated in a coordinated manner using identical contact details
Investigators believe the case involves a “white-collar” terror network with possible links to medical professionals and individuals associated with the university. Officials have reportedly recovered crucial evidence, including a vehicle linked to the blast and significant quantities of explosive material, suggesting a sophisticated and organised operation.
The raids follow the arrest—just a day earlier—of the Al-Falah University chancellor’s brother in Hyderabad in connection with long-pending fraud cases.
Al-Falah University came under the scanner after the arrest of several doctors for their alleged roles in the November 10 high-intensity blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured many others. The prime accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi, is a former student of the university. The institution has since issued a statement condemning the attack and reiterating its commitment to national interests.
Delhi Police have issued two summons to the university chancellor, seeking clarity on irregularities in the university’s operations and the involvement of certain individuals under investigation.
Authorities are currently examining institutional records, financial transactions, and administrative decisions to determine possible links between the university and suspects connected to the alleged Faridabad-based terror module.
