Al-Falah University under scanner: Govt orders forensic audit, ED to examine fund links in Delhi blast case

Srinagar: The privately-run Al-Falah University in Dhauj village, Faridabad, has become a central focus in the investigation into the November 10 Red Fort car blast that killed eight people and injured 20. The government has directed the Enforcement Directorate and other agencies to track the university’s money trail and conduct a forensic audit of its financial records, according to official sources.

Authorities say that several individuals linked to the blast have connections to the institution, including Dr Umar Un Nabi — identified as the car’s driver — and Dr Muzammil Shakeel, who allegedly coordinated logistics using campus-linked facilities. Investigators recently seized a vehicle from the university registered under the name of Dr Shaheen Shahid, who is already under arrest for suspected involvement in the terror module.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has also issued a show-cause notice to Al-Falah University for falsely claiming accreditation, compounding the controversy around its credibility. The university’s website was recently hacked, displaying anti-radical messages referencing the Delhi blast.

Al-Falah University under scrutiny as Delhi blast probe deepens

Faridabad/New Delhi, November 13, 2025 — The privately-run Al-Falah University in Faridabad has come under intense investigation after multiple individuals linked to the Red Fort car blast were found to have ties to the institution.

Government orders forensic audit, ED to trace money trail

Government sources confirmed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other central agencies have been instructed to trace financial links between Al-Falah University and individuals connected to the Delhi blast. A full forensic audit of the university’s records has been ordered to determine any irregularities in its operations and funding sources.

NAAC issues show-cause notice over fake accreditation claims

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has served a show-cause notice to the university for allegedly misrepresenting its accreditation status on its website. The move follows complaints that Al-Falah University claimed credentials it did not actually possess, further intensifying scrutiny over its governance.

Campus-linked vehicles and explosives discovered

Investigators have reportedly recovered a vehicle from the university campus registered in the name of Dr Shaheen Shahid, one of the suspects linked to the terror probe. This marks the third car connected to the blast investigation. Officials said that another suspect, Dr Muzammil Shakeel, a faculty member, allegedly coordinated logistics from university-linked premises where a cache of explosives was recovered.

Key suspect worked as university employee

The driver of the exploded car, identified as Dr Umar Un Nabi (also known as Dr Umar Mohammad), was a former staff member at Al-Falah University. Investigators believe several academic and non-academic links may have facilitated movement and storage of materials associated with the blast.

University website hacked amid controversy

Amid growing attention, the university’s official website was recently hacked and displayed a message condemning “radical Islamic activities” — referencing the Delhi explosion. Authorities are probing whether the breach was an external act of protest or part of an attempt to influence the ongoing investigation.

Institution faces dual scrutiny: security and regulatory

Al-Falah University now faces a dual investigation — one concerning national security, and another over academic integrity. Officials from NAAC and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are reviewing the university’s records, recruitment procedures, and claims of accreditation. The ED will concurrently examine donor funding and campus finances.

University denies wrongdoing, pledges cooperation

In an official statement, Al-Falah University condemned the Delhi blast and denied any institutional involvement. It stated that no unauthorised material or chemicals were ever stored on campus and assured full cooperation with investigating agencies.

Proximity to Delhi raises security alarm

Located about 30 kilometres from the national capital, the Faridabad-based campus’s links to multiple accused individuals have raised concerns about radical infiltration into educational institutions. Security officials have called for stricter monitoring of private universities offering medical and technical courses near major cities.

What lies ahead in the investigation

Authorities will now scrutinise the university’s staffing, land ownership, recruitment, and financial transactions. The investigation will determine if university premises were used for terror logistics or planning. The findings could trigger broader reforms in how private universities are regulated and monitored in India.