Delhi Blast Case: The arrest of a medical professor of Kashmiri origin is being considered a major success of the anti-terrorism operation in recent years. This action has also brought Al-Falah University of Dhauj located in Faridabad, Haryana into the limelight. Now security agencies are deeply investigating whether the university’s laboratories were actually misused to prepare explosive substances or keep them hidden.
Doubt over Al-Falah University
According to a Times of India report, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Police have recovered about 2,900 kg of explosive material along with rifles, pistols and bomb making equipment in a joint operation. This action was taken after the arrest of 35-year-old Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, who was a professor in the medical department at Al-Falah University.
The investigating agencies have recovered explosives, 20 timers, batteries, remote controls, 5 kg heavy metal, and walkie-talkie sets packed in 12 suitcases from Shakeel’s rented room. In the initial investigation, the police suspect that the university’s laboratories may have been used to make high-grade explosives like RDX.
Question on university and trust
Al-Falah University was established in 2014 and was approved by the UGC in 2015. The university is run by the Al-Falah Charitable Trust and is spread over approximately 70 acres in the Dhauj area of Faridabad. It has received A grade from NAAC and many professional and academic courses are offered here.
However, on November 11, the investigating agencies arrested the university’s Chancellor Jawwad Ahmed Siddiqui, who is also the head of the same trust. This arrest raises serious questions on the activities of the Trust. Siddiqui is also said to be the owner of several private companies like Al-Falah Investments and Exports. Interestingly, even in the year 2000, his name had appeared in a financial scam.
Possible connection to Dubai
Investigation has also revealed that the wires of this network may be connected to Dubai. Usama Akhtar, associated with the Trust, who is a member of the Governing Body of Al-Falah School of Engineering, is currently living in Dubai. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is involved in the interior fitting and textile business. The agencies suspect that an attempt may have been made to carry out activities in India while sitting in Dubai through financial transactions and networking.
After the arrest of Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, serious questions have been raised on the activities of Al-Falah University and the trust associated with it. Now the investigating agencies are trying to find out whether the university was used as a base for manufacturing explosives related to terrorism, and whether its links extend abroad – especially Dubai.
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