New Delhi, 30 April (H.S.): Saket Court in Delhi reserved its verdict on bail application filed by Al Falah University founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui in Ewd Fort blast-related case.
Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan heard arguments from both sides before reserving judgment on the bail plea.
Court issued notice to Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 6. ED filed response on April 11. Javed Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested by ED on November 18, 2025. Faridabad-based Al Falah University came under investigation agencies' radar post-Red Fort blast after three arrested doctors' links to university surfaced, triggering probe. ED arrested Javed for terror funding and money laundering charges.
ED filed chargesheet against Javed Ahmed Siddiqui and Al Falah Charitable Trust on January 16. ED launched investigation following two FIRs by Delhi Police Crime Branch. FIRs alleged Al Falah University submitted false claim of NAAC accreditation. ED stated it provisionally attached Al Falah University properties under money laundering law.
Red Fort vicinity i10 car blast occurred November 10, killing 13 and injuring 32. Car registered in Amir Rashid Ali's name. UGC filed complaint against Al Falah University, leading to Crime Branch's two FIRs and Javed Ahmed Siddiqui's arrest.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
