Detention of Assistant Professor Linked to Terror Module in Hapur

Background and Allegations

An Assistant Professor from the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at GS Medical College in Pilkhuwa, Hapur, has been apprehended by the Delhi Police Special Cell due to suspected affiliations with a terror module. The accused, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir and is currently employed in Hapur, allegedly influenced and radicalized medical students to join this group. According to police sources, he utilized his medical position as a façade.

Investigative Findings

Law enforcement officials have uncovered evidence indicating potential connections between the accused and the recent Delhi bomb blasts. This includes suspicions regarding his involvement in supplying explosives and establishing operational networks.

Implications of Detention

The investigation is expected to yield significant revelations during the suspect’s interrogation, and it is anticipated that additional accomplices may be identified soon. His detention adds to the total number of five doctors with ties to Uttar Pradesh who have been arrested for their alleged participation in a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-inspired terror module. This group, composed of medical professionals, has been informally referred to as the ‘White Collar Terror Module.’

Professional Background of the Accused

As reported by The Daily Jagran, the accused joined GS Medical College as a Senior Resident on April 6, 2024, before advancing to the position of Assistant Professor. Prior to this role, he was employed at Al Falah University in Faridabad from October 6, 2022, until April 5, 2024.

Related Arrests in the Investigation

In a separate but related development, a cardiologist from the state-run Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College in Kanpur was detained by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) during the probe into the Delhi Red Fort blast case. The 32-year-old postgraduate medical student was taken into custody from an undisclosed location. The ATS team conducted a search of his rented residence in Ashok Nagar, Nazirabad, confiscating his mobile phone and laptop for forensic analysis, and subsequently transported him to Delhi for further questioning.

Additional Information

In connection with the ongoing investigation, reports have emerged regarding the demolition of the accused doctor’s residence in Pulwama, further highlighting the depth of the inquiry.