Al-Falah University’s former professor vanishes after Delhi Blast; was dismissed by J&K govt earlier

A former lecturer associated with a university in Haryana has gone missing after a car blast near the Red Fort Metro station killed at least 12 people on Sunday, opening up a fresh lead in the investigation and reviving questions about terror links and institutional lapses.

Dr Nisar‑ul‑Hassan, a former assistant professor at the Sher‑i‑Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SMHS) Hospital in Srinagar, was removed from his post by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir in 2023 on charges of “anti-national activities”.
Prior to his disappearance, he was reportedly linked to Al‑Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana.

The blast in the Red Fort area on 10 November has so far claimed the lives of at least 12 people and injured several others.
Police have stated that the suspect car, a red Ford EcoSport bearing the registration number DL10CK0458, was allegedly registered in the name of another doctor, Dr. Umar Mohammad (alias Dr. Umar Un Nabi).
Investigations have further suggested that he may be a part of a covert network of doctors operating as logistical support for terror-facilitation modules.

In a statement, the university said that it was “co-operating fully with the law‑enforcement agencies”.
However, staff at its Okhla and South-Delhi campuses told that no investigative team had visited their offices yet.
The university is expected to hold a press conference soon to address its role and response in the matter.

Police sources have said that the suspect network could number nine to ten members, with several being doctors.
Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Shaheen were arrested in Faridabad with over 2,900 kg of RDX.
Police are now analysing mobile‑tower data in the Red Fort area between 3 pm and 6:30 pm on 10 November, while DNA samples from the suspect’s family members have been taken for matching with evidence from the blast site.

Questions are also being raised about institutional vulnerability, cross-border radicalisation and the role of professionals in terror networks.
While the government’s probe deepens, the focus is also on how educational institutions keep tabs on affiliations and screen staff, especially those with prior dismissals for alleged national security risks.

Authorities have called for the public to provide any information about Dr. Hassan’s whereabouts or the suspect vehicle, as the investigation is ongoing.
The incident has come as a reminder of the evolving nature of terror threats and the need for closer coordination between educational institutions, the health‑sector and law‑enforcement.