A high-profile arrest shakes the academic world: Javed Ahmad Siddiqui, head of Al-Falah University in Faridabad, is now in Delhi Police custody for four days following court orders. This move by the Crime Branch underscores escalating concerns over the university’s operations amid multiple investigations.
Two distinct FIRs form the basis of the inquiry, with allegations serious enough to justify remand for detailed questioning. Focus areas include administrative decisions, monetary flows, and ancillary activities under Siddiqui’s oversight. Investigators hope this intensive session yields breakthroughs in understanding the full scope of improprieties.
Al-Falah has a chequered past, notably after terror agencies dismantled a module tied to its doctors, including one connected to the 2025 Red Fort vicinity explosion. ED’s chargesheet under PMLA further implicated Siddiqui, leading to the seizure of 54 acres of land and buildings totaling Rs 139.97 crore from the trust and university.
ED portrays Siddiqui as the central figure benefiting from illicit gains, controlling the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, university, and medical school through proxies. His tenure allegedly involved regulatory deceit with NMC, fabricating details to gain accreditation while suppressing truths. This arrest reignites debates on accountability in educational trusts.
As remand unfolds, the case promises to shed light on deeper networks, urging reforms to prevent similar lapses and safeguard public trust in educational bodies.