New Delhi | 18 January 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made a series of serious revelations against Faridabad-based Al Falah University while probing a money laundering case linked to the November 2025 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. The findings are part of an ED chargesheet filed before a Delhi court, which is yet to take cognisance of the case. Investigators claim the university was used as a base by a group of extremist-linked doctors ahead of the attack.

According to the ED, three doctors allegedly linked to the blast were appointed without any police verification or background checks. Two of them were later arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), while the third is accused of driving the vehicle involved in the explosion. University officials admitted that doctors were hired without police scrutiny, despite the medical college operating since 2019.

One of the most alarming claims is the use of “on paper” doctors to obtain mandatory approvals from the National Medical Commission (NMC). The ED alleges that several doctors were shown as faculty only in documents, attending for limited days or hours, while in reality they neither taught students nor treated patients. The agency says this was done to keep regulatory approvals intact and allow the college to continue operations.

The probe also uncovered evidence of fake patients being admitted just before inspections to make the hospital appear functional. Messages and video calls cited by the ED suggest the hospital had no real patients, staff, or doctors weeks before inspections. Temporary doctors were allegedly hired only to meet inspection requirements.

Financial irregularities form a major part of the case. The ED has estimated ₹493.24 crore as proceeds of crime, allegedly earned by misleading students with false claims of NAAC accreditation and valid UGC recognition. The agency claims university chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui played a central role in controlling finances, issuing fake experience certificates, and paying “on paper” doctors lower salaries.

Adding to the concerns, the ED is also examining possible overseas links of Siddiqui’s children, who may hold dual citizenship, according to foreign records. While Siddiqui has denied any links to terror groups, the ED has recorded statements of senior university officials and is expected to file a supplementary chargesheet as the probe continues.

‘Paper Doctors’, Fake Patients, and Crores in Question: ED Exposes Al Falah University

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed shocking details about Faridabad-based Al Falah University during its money laundering probe linked to the November 2025 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. According to the agency, the university came under scrutiny after it was found that doctors connected to the blast had used the campus ahead of the incident.

ED officials said three doctors allegedly linked to the case were appointed without any police verification. Two of them were later arrested by the NIA, while the third is accused of driving the vehicle involved in the blast. University authorities reportedly admitted that no background checks were done before hiring them.

The probe also uncovered that several doctors existed only on paper. These doctors were shown as staff to secure approvals from medical regulators but did not regularly teach or treat patients. Investigators further claimed that fake patients were admitted just before inspections to create a false image of a working hospital.

On the financial front, the ED has estimated ₹493.24 crore as proceeds of crime, alleging students were misled with false claims of accreditation. The agency also flagged possible overseas links of the university chairman’s children. More chargesheets are expected as the investigation continues.