ED Exposes Al-Falah University's Terror Links in Detailed Chargesheet
The Enforcement Directorate has made shocking revelations in its latest chargesheet. The agency filed this document on Friday against university chancellor Javed Ahmad Siddiqui. It details how several faculty and staff members received appointments at Al-Falah University of Faridabad without proper scrutiny.
Direct Appointments Bypassed Security Checks
According to the ED chargesheet, chancellor Javed Ahmad Siddiqui approved these appointments directly. The process completely ignored standard police verification procedures. This lack of scrutiny created serious security vulnerabilities at the medical institution.
Among those appointed through this questionable process was Dr Umar Nabi. This individual has been identified as the Red Fort suicide bomber. Two of his colleagues, Dr Muzammil and Dr Shaheen, also gained positions through the same flawed system.
University Faces Serious Allegations
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Siddiqui within a week of the November 10 Red Fort terror blast. Authorities took him into custody on money laundering charges. He remains in judicial custody as investigations continue.
On Friday, the ED took decisive action against the university's assets. They attached the institution's 54-acre land and all buildings. The agency declared the university's Rs 450 crore income as proceeds of crime.
Faculty Members and Their Roles
Dr Muzammil worked as a junior resident in general medicine at the university's medical college. Dr Shaheen served as an associate professor in the pharmacology department. Both individuals began their employment in October 2021.
Dr Umar Nabi joined the Al-Falah medical college more recently. He started working as an assistant professor in general medicine in May 2024.
Widespread Irregularities Uncovered
The ED investigation uncovered multiple illegal practices at the medical college. The agency described some faculty as "doctors on paper" only. They also identified "22-day punch doctors" who appeared briefly before inspections.
According to the chargesheet, the university engaged in systematic deception. Faculty, staff, and even patients were assembled just before scheduled inspections by the National Medical Commission. This created a false appearance of proper operations.
The ED found particularly concerning hiring practices. Some faculty members, including individuals from Kashmir, received appointments without proper background checks. The university failed to verify their antecedents or potential affiliations with terror outfits.
These revelations raise serious questions about institutional accountability. They highlight potential security lapses in educational institution hiring processes across the country.
