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Delhi Blast Probe: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted raids at 25 locations across Delhi-NCR as part of its investigation into the funding of Haryana-based Al-Falah University. The probe comes in connection with the Faridabad terror module and the Delhi car blast case, after three doctors associated with the university were named as suspects.

The raids included the university’s Okhla office and its 70-acre campus in Faridabad. According to the news agency ANI, the probe agency carried out searches on the premises of trustees and other individuals associated with the institution.

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Government Ordered Probe Into Al-Falah University Funding

The ED action follows the government’s order to probe the university funding. A forensic audit of its account has been ordered, and the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing is also involved. While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) continues its investigation into the blast case, the Enforcement Directorate and the Economic Offences Wing are examining the university’s funding and other aspects of its funding.

The Al-Falah University is already under the scanner after the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) raised concerns over its accreditation claims. Two cases have been filed against the university on charges of cheating and forgery. Earlier, the Association of Indian Universities suspended the university’s membership, saying it ‘does not appear to be in good standing’.

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How Is Al-Falah University With Delhi Blast?

The Al-Falah University came under the spotlight following a massive seizure of explosives from Faridabad. Authorities recovered nearly 2,900 kg of bomb-making material from rooms rented by Muzammil, a doctor associated with Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.

In a related case, Dr Shaheen was arrested after assault rifles and additional weapons were found in her car. Hours later, a Hyundai i20 car exploded near the historic Red Fort, killing 13 and injuring nearly two dozen others. The driver of the explosive-laden car, Dr Umar Nabi, was employed at Al-Falah, raising questions about possible links between the staff and the attack.

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