Arrest Triggered After Colleague’s Capture
Shaheen’s connections to the terror module came to light after her colleague, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, was apprehended on October 30. Police discovered that Ganaie had been using Shaheen’s Swift Dzire, in which an assault rifle was later recovered, linking her directly to the conspiracy.
Passport Application Raised Red Flags
Sources revealed that Shaheen had applied for a passport, raising concerns that she intended to leave the country while her associates finalised their plans. Faridabad police were closely tracking her movements, even sending an officer to the Al-Falah University campus on November 3 to photograph her. Despite these efforts, Shaheen was eventually apprehended in Lucknow on November 11.
A Faridabad police official described the initial confusion surrounding the case. “J&K Police initially did not share details, saying they were there to arrest a male doctor at Al-Falah University over objectionable posters. We learned about the full extent of the case only days later,” the officer said.
Weapons and Explosives Found
The investigation intensified on November 9, when police seized nearly 3,000kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosives from two rented properties in Faridabad. A Krinkov assault rifle discovered in Shaheen’s Swift Dzire provided a crucial link to her. Muzammil, who had been using the car, allegedly orchestrated the stockpiling of ammonium nitrate.
Authorities also traced a Maruti Brezza, registered in Shaheen’s name in September and tied to the ‘white-coat’ terror module behind the November 10 blast, to the Al-Falah campus. Faridabad police said Shaheen’s interrogation revealed that the vehicle had been parked there and even arrived with its key. The car was found near Tower 17, where Muzammil resided.
Shaheen at the Helm of the Module
Investigators allege that Shaheen played a central role in the module operating within Al-Falah University. “Whenever disputes arose among the doctors involved, Shaheen would step in to resolve them. The group primarily targeted students and doctors from their own state, and several individuals are now under scrutiny,” a senior officer said.
Crackdown Expands in Nuh
In the past week, central agencies have detained five individuals from Nuh, including three MBBS doctors, a fertiliser seller, and a cleric. On Thursday night, two doctors were arrested from Ferozepur Jhirka. One, from Sunehra, had completed his MBBS in China and was interning at Al-Falah University until November 2. The other, from Ahmadbas village, is also a medical student at the university. Both are reportedly close to Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was in the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort Metro station, killing 13 people. CCTV footage captured the car on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and in Ferozepur Jhirka before it entered Delhi.
A third doctor, detained from Tauru town, works in a private hospital and is a former Al-Falah student. On Friday, NIA teams conducted multiple raids in Nuh, including in Pinangwan, detaining a fertiliser seller for allegedly supplying 300kg of ammonium nitrate. Investigators said while the seller was licensed to trade the chemical, they had failed to verify the purpose of the bulk purchase.
Growing Concerns Over Radicalisation in Medical Institutions
This unfolding investigation underscores the reach and organisation of the so-called ‘white-coat’ terror module, raising questions about radicalisation within professional institutions and the ease with which dangerous networks can operate under the radar.
# Al-Falah's Dr. Shaheen Shahid: The 'White-Collar' Terror Mastermind Busted in Delhi Blast Probe—Dubai Escape Foiled as Aides Locked in Pan-India Plot
In a chilling expose that reads like a spy thriller, Delhi Police have unraveled a sophisticated terror network masquerading behind white coats and medical degrees. At its helm? Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a respected doctor from Haryana's Al-Falah University, arrested just days before she could slip away to Dubai. Her capture on November 11, 2025, came amid the fallout from a deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort Metro station that claimed 13 lives on November 10. As investigators peel back layers of this 'white-collar' jihad, revelations show Shaheen not just plotting but orchestrating a multi-state suicide squad—while her aides stockpiled tons of explosives. With NIA raids lighting up Nuh and Faridabad, this bust signals a grim new frontier in homegrown terror. Let's dissect the web of deceit that's left India on high alert.
## Who Is Dr. Shaheen Shahid? From Campus Healer to Alleged Terror Architect
Dr. Shaheen Shahid wasn't your average academic—she was a force at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, where she lectured on medicine and mediated disputes among students and faculty from Jammu & Kashmir and other sensitive regions. Described as a "former medical professor" with a knack for resolving conflicts, Shaheen allegedly flipped that influence into radicalization, targeting her own community's youth for a darker cause. Her network? A cadre of fellow doctors and professionals, dubbed the "Doctors of Terror," pooling resources for mayhem under the guise of everyday life.
This wasn't impulsive rage; it was calculated. Shaheen's group traced roots to inflammatory posters in Kashmir, escalating to encrypted communications via the Swiss app Threema—sharing maps, blueprints, and attack plans. By late October, her operation had morphed into a full-blown module, with cars doubling as rolling arsenals packed with ammonium nitrate and assault rifles.
## The Red Fort Blast: A Mobile Bomb That Shook the Capital
November 10, 2025: Rush hour chaos near the Red Fort. A Hyundai i20, driven by Dr. Umar Un Nabi—another Al-Falah alum and Shaheen's close associate—detonated in a fireball, killing 13 and injuring dozens. CCTV footage traced the death trap from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway through Ferozepur Jhirka, straight into the heart of Old Delhi. Umar, a postgraduate doctor turned suicide operative, wasn't alone; his diary, recovered from the wreckage, sketched a pan-India blueprint: coordinated blasts in major cities, fueled by a suicide squad in the making.
The plot's fuel? Nearly 3,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and NPK fertilizer, sourced illegally and stashed in two Faridabad rentals arranged by Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, Shaheen's right-hand man. The group had pooled ₹20-26 lakh to bankroll it, buying three vehicles—including Shaheen's own Swift Dzire (from which cops seized a Krinkov assault rifle on November 9) and a Maruti Brezza found on campus. This wasn't a lone wolf; it was a convoy of carnage, with the i20 as the sacrificial lamb.
## The Dubai Dash: Passport Ploy and Aides' Last-Minute Lock-In
As anti-terror sleuths closed in post-Umar's blast, Shaheen's escape hatch was nearly sealed. On November 3—just days after Muzammil's October 30 arrest (with a rifle from her car)—a Faridabad cop showed up at Al-Falah's hostel for her passport verification. Posing for photos in room 29, she played the innocent applicant, all while plotting a bolt to Dubai, a known haven for fugitives. Investigators believe this was her exit strategy, timed as her aides—Muzammil, detained doctors like Mohammad and Mustakim—finalized explosive hauls and target lists.
Shaheen's arrest in Lucknow on November 11 slammed that door shut. Tracked via J&K Police leads and vehicle registries, she cracked under interrogation, spilling on the module's inner workings: recruiting from Al-Falah's ranks, resolving internal beefs to keep the squad cohesive, and eyeing attacks on "soft targets" nationwide. Her aides? A fertilizer seller (Dinesh alias 'Dabbu') nabbed in Nuh for unlicensed NPK sales, a cleric, and three more MBBS docs—one interning at Al-Falah until November 2. By November 14, Delhi Police and NIA had swept Dhauj, Nuh, and beyond, detaining five in a single day.
In a swift backlash, four Al-Falah-linked doctors were struck off the medical register, underscoring the betrayal of their oaths.
## Unmasking the 'White-Coat' Jihad: Implications for India's Security
This isn't just a bust—it's a wake-up call. The Al-Falah module exposes how educated elites can weaponize privilege: doctors sourcing chemicals under medical pretexts, using encrypted apps to evade surveillance, and turning campuses into radical hubs. From Kashmir's poster provocations to Delhi's streets, the trail spans states, blending local grievances with global jihadist echoes.
Faridabad's on lockdown: Section 163 of the BNSS mandates ID logs at hotels and cyber cafes, with retired vets volunteering as eyes and ears. NIA's probing deeper—wallets, weapons caches, and overseas links—while the nation grapples with the horror of "insider threats" in white collars.
Shaheen's foiled flight and her team's takedown averted a bloodier spree, but questions linger: How many more modules simmer in academia? And can vetting keep pace with radicalization's digital sleight-of-hand?
## The Aftermath: A Nation on Edge, Justice in Pursuit
Dr. Shaheen Shahid's story—from healer to hunted—caps a week that shattered illusions of safety. As she and her aides face PMLA charges and terror trials, India's security apparatus doubles down, but the scars of November 10 endure. This 'Doctors of Terror' saga reminds us: Evil doesn't always lurk in shadows; sometimes, it wears a stethoscope.
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*Disclaimer: Based on reports as of November 16, 2025. This is not legal analysis; ongoing investigations may yield updates.*
