Faridabad University Faces Police Verification Order After Terror Probe
Police in Faridabad have issued a strict directive to Al-Falah University. The university must now conduct police verification for every new student and staff member. This order comes after a major investigation into a terror module with alleged links to a deadly Delhi blast.
University Doctors Linked to November Blast
Investigators traced connections to Al-Falah University while probing the November 10 explosion. That blast killed fifteen people in Delhi. Authorities identified Dr Mohd Umar Nabi as the suicide bomber. Two other doctors from the university, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie and Dr Shahin Shaheed, faced allegations as conspirators. All three were working as doctors and teaching MBBS students at the institution.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Maqsood Ahmed confirmed the new verification measures. He stated that officers will collect details for all new students seeking admission in the upcoming academic session. A special verification drive will also take place on the campus itself.
Special Verification Drive for Newcomers
"We will conduct a special verification drive in the university to check details of all new students," DCP Ahmed told reporters. "I have directed the station house officer to start the process immediately. We need information on every new student, particularly those coming from outside Faridabad or other states like Jammu and Kashmir. Even new staff appointments will require prior police clearance."
The investigation intensified after Dr Muzammil Ganaie's arrest on October 30 by Jammu and Kashmir Police. Dr Ganaie managed the emergency wing at the university hospital and had worked there for over three years.
Explosives and Weapons Recovered
Following his arrest, police made shocking discoveries. They recovered nearly 2,900 kilograms of explosive and flammable materials. The haul also included a Krinkov assault rifle with three magazines, eighty-three live cartridges, a pistol with eight rounds, and various other weapons and equipment. These items were found in two rooms Dr Ganaie had recently rented near the campus in Dauj village and Dehar Colony.
The probe expanded when investigators found Dr Ganaie using a car registered to Dr Shahin Shaheed. Dr Shaheed, a doctor from Lucknow described as Dr Ganaie's girlfriend, also taught MBBS students at Al-Falah. Jammu and Kashmir Police took her into custody in Lucknow after recovering an assault rifle from her car in Faridabad. Police allege Dr Ganaie placed the weapon there.
Campus Exodus and Parental Concerns
The arrests and ongoing investigations caused significant disruption at the university. Several staff members left their positions after national and state agencies increased their activity on campus. Many students returned to their homes as well.
Parents of numerous students met with university authorities. They sought assurances about the safety of their children's academic degrees and future careers. These concerns arose following the arrests of the doctors and the prolonged questioning of other students and staff members.
The third accused, Mohd Umar Nabi, was allegedly seen driving the vehicle that exploded near the Red Fort. He too had been teaching MBBS students at Al-Falah University for the past three years.
University Profile and Regional Impact
Al-Falah University employs approximately 250 faculty members across its MBBS, pharmacy, and paramedical courses. It stands as one of the major private medical education institutions in the region. The current situation places it under unprecedented scrutiny as authorities work to prevent any future security threats linked to educational campuses.
