Jaipur, 21 November: New revelations by intelligence agencies have linked Al-Falah University, Faridabad, to the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, after it emerged that one of the prime accused, Mirza Shadab Beg, studied engineering at the institution. Fresh scrutiny has now begun on another graduate suspected to have assisted the Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports suggest.
According to investigative findings reported by Patrika and WION, Shadab Beg wanted for his alleged role in assembling the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) used in the Jaipur and Ahmedabad blasts completed his B.Tech (Electronics & Instrumentation) from Al-Falah University in 2007. His technical background is believed to have enabled him to support IM’s bomb-making operations.
The Jaipur serial blasts on 13 May 2008 killed around 80 people and injured over 200. Multiple IEDs were planted across crowded market areas, shocking the nation and triggering one of the largest anti-terror investigations of the time.
Second Al-Falah Graduate Under Radar
Sources quoted by the reports indicate that intelligence agencies have now expanded their probe to another former Al-Falah student, whose name has not been disclosed. Preliminary checks have reportedly revealed suspicious activity and possible links to individuals associated with the Indian Mujahideen’s logistics network.
University Comes Under Scrutiny
The emergence of two back-to-back alumni with alleged terror links has pushed Al-Falah University under the scanner of national investigative agencies. Officials are reportedly examining student records, hostel details, and academic timelines to trace potential connections or recruitment patterns.
The university has not issued an official statement so far, but sources indicate that central agencies may seek further documentation from the institution as part of the ongoing probe.
A Broader Investigation
The intelligence report also ties Shadab Beg to individuals in Pakistan, suggesting cross-border orchestration in the planning and execution of the 2008 blasts. Authorities are now looking into whether other students from the institution were influenced or recruited during the same period.
The renewed focus comes at a time when national agencies are revisiting older terror cases to detect overlooked networks and strengthen counter-radicalisation measures in educational environments.
Background
The 2008 Jaipur attack remains one of India’s deadliest urban terror strikes. Within months, Ahmedabad witnessed similar coordinated blasts attributed to the same terror module. The alleged involvement of educated youth, particularly engineers, in IM’s technical operations has long been a matter of concern for security agencies.