13 November,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Delhi police personnel at the blast site on Wednesday. PICs/PTI
Al-Falah University in Haryana's Faridabad has come under the scanner since links emerged between the Red Fort blast key suspect, Dr Umar Nabi, and the arrest of two other doctors. Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, both connected to Al-Falah University, were arrested in connection with the Delhi blast on Monday that left 12 people dead.
A preliminary probe into the blast has suggested links to the alleged terror module uncovered in Faridabad. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the university authorities said it has only a professional association with the two of its doctors arrested in connection with the incident and is anguished by the unfortunate developments.
Al-Falah University in Faridabad
While distancing itself from the terror-linked doctors, the University in a statement asserted that it is a responsible institution and stands in solidarity with the nation. "We are deeply saddened and anguished by the unfortunate developments that took place and condemn the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these distressing events," a statement issued by University Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr.) Bhupinder Kaur Anand said.
"We have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies. We wish to make it clear that the university has no connection with the said persons apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University," she said. Notably, 2900 kg of explosives and inflammable material were recovered from two rented rooms of the doctor here. The rooms were not part of the university complex and were rented outside.
Doctor recced Red Fort
An analysis of dump data retrieved from the mobile phone of Dr Ganaie showed that he conducted multiple reconnaissance of the Red Fort area in January this year, officials said. Police said they suspect these recesses were part of a larger conspiracy to target the historic monument on Republic Day, but were foiled due to intensified patrolling in the area at the time.
Lookout for red Ford car
The Delhi Police has sounded an alert across all police stations, posts, and border checkpoints in the national capital to trace a red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the blast case, sources said on Wednesday.
PM Narendra Modi meets injured victims at LNJP hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday
At least five teams of the Delhi Police have been deployed to locate the vehicle, while neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana Police have also been alerted to maintain heightened vigilance and assist in the search. The sources said the red Ford EcoSport is registered in the name of Dr Umar Un Nabi, the prime suspect in the Delhi blast case.
i20 dealer detained
The Special Cell has detained a Faridabad-based car dealer in connection with the blast case, officials said on Wednesday. According to police sources, Amit, owner of Royal Car Plaza in Faridabad's Sector 37, was detained late Monday night. He allegedly facilitated the sale of the Hyundai i20 that was used in the blast.
"Amit is being questioned. The investigation team is tracing the entire chain of ownership of the Hyundai i20 and determining how it reached the suspect's hands. We are verifying who brought the vehicle to his showroom and through whom Dr Umar Nabi came in contact with him," a source said.
PM Modi meets survivors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the LNJP Hospital on Wednesday and met the survivors of the Red Fort blast, saying the perpetrators will be brought to justice. "Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone's quick recovery. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!" Modi said in a post on X.
He met and interacted with the injured and wished them a speedy recovery, officials said, adding that he was also briefed by officials and doctors at the hospital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the hospital to meet the survivors on Monday.
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