Updated on: November 12, 2025 | 05:52 PM IST

Faridabad: In a fresh development in the investigation of Monday’s deadly Red Fort car explosion, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), in coordination with the Jammu & Kashmir Police, conducted a search operation at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad, Haryana, on Wednesday. The agencies were seeking to trace another doctor allegedly connected to the blast, which killed at least 10 people and injured a dozen.

This action comes amid increased scrutiny of the college, following the arrest of three doctors linked to the institution who were reportedly involved in the incident. Authorities have also seized 2,900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from rented accommodations in Dhauj and Fatehpur Taga villages, which are believed to have been part of the explosives network used in the attack.

Evidence Collection and Investigation

Officials said the NIA team visited the campus earlier in the day to collect evidence and question medical staff. So far, over 70 resident doctors and students have been interviewed, though no conclusive leads have emerged, according to an officer involved in the investigation.

Faridabad Police declined to comment on whether additional suspects from the college are under investigation. Meanwhile, the J&K Police team coordinated via video calls with its Srinagar headquarters, sharing real-time intelligence and tracking leads about doctors who previously worked at the institution. These leads are being carefully verified to ascertain the extent of the network’s presence within the college.

White-Collar Terror Network

Investigators described the case as part of a “white-collar terror ecosystem”, involving radicalised professionals and students in contact with foreign handlers, reportedly operating from Pakistan and other countries. The probe is exploring the possibility that university infrastructure, such as labs or hostels, may have been misused to store or test explosive compounds. Forensic reports from samples collected at the college labs are awaited.

In an official statement, Al-Falah Medical College management distanced itself from the accused, stating that the individuals had no connection with the institution beyond their professional duties. The college described media reports linking it to the blast as “baseless and defamatory” and affirmed that it is cooperating fully with investigating agencies.

Previous Arrests and Connections

Earlier, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather was arrested from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly putting up posters in support of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Srinagar. His interrogation led to coordinated raids in Faridabad on Sunday, which subsequently resulted in the discovery of explosives.

Investigators said Dr Mohammad Umar, also employed at Al-Falah Medical College, is believed to be part of the same terror network. He is suspected to have planned and executed the Red Fort blast, using a Hyundai i20 parked at the college for nearly three weeks to transport explosives to Delhi. The vehicle is believed to have played a central role in moving and storing explosive materials prior to the attack.

Next Steps in the Investigation

The NIA and J&K Police are now focusing on:

• Tracing any further individuals connected to the network.
• Verifying whether college infrastructure was used in the preparation or storage of explosive materials.
• Analyzing forensic samples from labs and other areas within the college.

Authorities have indicated that more arrests could follow as the investigation unfolds, particularly if further evidence emerges linking other staff or students to the terror module.

This search operation underscores the multi-state nature of the investigation, which has spanned Delhi, Faridabad, and Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting the seriousness of the Red Fort terror case and the scale of the network involved.