ED Raids 25 Locations Linked to Al-Falah University in Delhi Blast Probe
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The investigation into the Delhi blast case has now extended to Faridabad in Haryana. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a major operation early this morning, conducting searches at locations linked to the trustees, associates, and institutions connected with Al-Falah University. A total of 25 sites across Delhi and other areas are being raided, and the operation has been underway continuously since 5 a.m.
According to information available, an ED team reached the main office of Al-Falah University in Faridabad this morning. Officers are examining documents, electronic devices, and other records in detail. Their focus is on potential financial transactions and activities that have come under the scanner during the investigation.
Earlier this week, the Delhi Police issued two notices to the chairman of Al-Falah University in connection with fraud and forgery cases linked to the Faridabad terror module. Based on a complaint by the University Grants Commission (UGC), two separate FIRs were recently lodged against the institution.
A senior Crime Branch official of the Delhi Police said that questioning university chairman Javed Ahmad Siddiqui is essential, as his statements could help clarify several discrepancies found in the functioning of the institution and the behaviour of people associated with it. The FIRs were filed on the night of 14 November after the UGC and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) pointed out serious irregularities.
Officials revealed that several major shortcomings were found during the review of the university’s claims regarding accreditation, which were later referred to law enforcement agencies. The allegations include the use of false documents and misleading claims related to accreditation, which are now being thoroughly examined.
Police sources say the summons issued to the chairman are part of the broader investigation related to last week’s explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station. Investigators suspect that some of the individuals linked to the blast case may have connections to the university, prompting scrutiny of the institution’s records, financial activities, and administrative approvals. Separate teams from the Crime Branch’s Interstate Cell are probing the two FIRs, and the case remains under active investigation.