Central and state security agencies have intensified their multi-layered investigation into the November 10 Delhi car blast, uncovering alarming links between a suspected white-collar terror network, financial fraud, and the alleged misuse of Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The probe, now spanning terrorism, radicalisation, and economic offences, is being described as one of the most complex counter-terror cases in recent years.
Investigators Trace Route of Blast Vehicle
The deadly blast near Red Fort, triggered by an explosive-laden Hyundai i20 driven by accused Umar Un Nabi, resulted in the death of 15 people and widespread damage. Investigating teams have reconstructed the car’s movements using extensive CCTV footage, tracking its route from Al-Falah University to several high-security zones in Delhi before the explosion.
The meticulous tracing of the vehicle’s movement has strengthened suspicion that the attack was not an isolated act, but part of a coordinated operation involving multiple individuals embedded within academic and professional circles.
Al-Falah University Under Forensic Financial Audit
The Enforcement Directorate and other central agencies have launched a comprehensive forensic audit of Al-Falah University’s financial transactions amid concerns that the institution may have been misused as a cover for terror funding.
Preliminary findings indicate inconsistencies in over ₹400 crore of income declared over the past decade. Investigators have also detected shell companies allegedly linked to senior university officials, raising suspicions of large-scale financial laundering and fund diversion.
During recent raids, officials recovered ₹18 lakh in cash from the university hostel room of accused doctor Shaheen Shahid. Electronic devices, documents and hard drives seized from multiple locations are currently under analysis for digital evidence of terror funding, recruitment, or foreign linkages.
Fraudulent Land Deals and Shell Company Network
The investigation has also uncovered alleged fraudulent land transactions involving senior members of the university’s management. Officials claim forged property documents were used to acquire land under the guise of educational expansion.
In addition, at least nine shell companies have been linked to the university administration. These entities reportedly shared the same registered address, lacked proper employee records, and showed signs of being used for hiding financial flows, laundering funds, and potentially supporting extremist operations.
Terror Financing and Cross-Border Links Suspected
Security agencies are probing whether the November 10 blast was part of a larger, cross-border terror plan. Three medical professionals linked to the university are being scrutinized for suspected radicalisation and potential international connections.
Preliminary intelligence suggests that funds routed through shell companies and university accounts may have been redirected towards extremist activities, including procurement of explosives and recruitment of operatives.
A Multi-Agency, Multi-State Operation
The widening investigation now involves the National Investigation Agency, Enforcement Directorate, Intelligence Bureau, and multiple state police units. Agencies are coordinating across Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and other states to track the movement of suspects, money trails, and digital communication.
Conclusion
As investigators piece together financial evidence, digital data, and terror linkages, the case has brought to light concerns about the exploitation of educational institutions by sophisticated terror networks. The findings, officials warn, could reshape the country’s approach to tackling white-collar terrorism, highlighting the need for greater scrutiny of private academic institutions, financial irregularities, and cross-border influence operations.
The probe remains ongoing, with more arrests and disclosures expected in the coming weeks.
