A shocking arrest has sent ripples through the nation: an MBBS student from Al-Falah University has been detained in connection with the devastating car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station. But here’s where it gets controversial—the young man, identified as Nisar Alam, was apprehended in Bengal’s Dalkhola, far from the scene of the crime, raising questions about the reach and scope of the investigation. Could this be a case of mistaken identity, or is there more to the story than meets the eye?
The operation, a joint effort between the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the West Bengal Police, unfolded on Friday in Dalkhola, a quiet town in North Dinajpur district. Alam, who hails from a family settled in Punjab’s Ludhiana, had returned to his ancestral home in Dalkhola earlier this week with his mother and sister for a family event. Little did he know, his mobile phone’s tower location would lead the NIA directly to him. After his arrest, Alam was taken to the Islampur Police Station for questioning before being transferred to Siliguri, with plans to bring him to Delhi under transit remand.
And this is the part most people miss—Alam’s neighbors in Konal village, where his ancestral home is located, describe him as a well-mannered and soft-spoken individual. “We could never have imagined his involvement in such activities,” one resident told reporters. This stark contrast between his public persona and the allegations against him has left many puzzled. Is there a hidden side to this medical student, or is the investigation taking a wrong turn?
Al-Falah University, a private institution in Faridabad, Haryana, has found itself at the center of this storm. The university, located just 27 km from the Haryana-Delhi border, has been under scrutiny following the recovery of explosives and the deadly blast that claimed 12 lives and injured dozens. In recent days, police have questioned 52 doctors on campus, focusing on three suspects—Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, Dr. Shaheen Shahid, and Dr. Umar Mohammed—allegedly linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module. But here’s the real question—how deep does this network go, and what role, if any, did Alam play in it?
As the investigation unfolds, the nation is left grappling with unsettling questions. Are educational institutions becoming breeding grounds for extremist activities? And what does this mean for the thousands of students pursuing their dreams in similar campuses across the country? We’d love to hear your thoughts—do you think Alam is a victim of circumstance, or is there more to this story? Share your opinions in the comments below.