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According to Shaheen’s interrogation report, a closed-circle group — dominated by Kashmiri faculty — systematically created ideological silos and operated unchecked.
Dr Shaheen Saeed has been arrested in connection with the recovery of explosives and arms in Faridabad. (Image: News18)
The interrogation report of Shaheen, one of the accused in the white collar terror module case, reveals a complex web of radicalisation, covert operations, and terror financing allegedly centred around Al Falah University. According to the report, accessed by CNN-News18, and security sources, a closed-circle group — dominated by Kashmiri faculty — systematically created ideological silos, operated unchecked, and became a safe conduit for key suspects Muzammil and Umar, who allegedly acted as the operational masterminds.
Dr Shaheen told investigators that with nearly 70 per cent Kashmiri staff, a distinct linguistic and cultural ecosystem was created inside the medical campus. This close-knit group allegedly held covert discussions while systematically keeping non-Kashmiri staff outside their communication loop. According to her interrogation, both Muzammil and Umar used this environment to consolidate influence, push ideological narratives, and quietly plan a major operation.
Security sources say the two men functioned as operational chiefs. Muzammil allegedly oversaw logistics — vehicles, movements, access, and storage —while Umar handled ideological mobilisation, often expressing hardline views and issuing veiled threats. Dr Shaheen claims Umar was “very clear” about executing a major strike in the near future.
Investigators also point to multiple identical barrels moved around the campus under the pretext of “cleaning work,” which Dr Shaheen interpreted as part of a covert operation. The transporting of these drums in a shared red EcoSport, along with references to travel to Turkey and links to a Pakistani contact named Ukasha, has raised suspicion of possible foreign ideological handlers.
The probe took a decisive turn with the recovery of a large firearm, a small firearm, and CCTV equipment from a bag allegedly linked to both Dr Shaheen and Muzammil. The discovery reinforced the belief that the medical campus was being used as a pre-operation safe zone.
The Financial Trail
Parallel financial investigations accessed by CNN-News18 reveal how Zakat donations were allegedly converted into terror funds. According to security sources, Muzammil exploited religious trust to collect money “in the name of humanitarian grounds and Kashmir relief activities.” Dr Shaheen’s accounts reportedly reflect Rs 20–22 lakh in Zakat contributions over several years, which investigators believe created an informal, unmonitored cash channel for Muzammil.
Sources claim Muzammil relied on his deeply religious persona and Tablighi connections to build trust and secure funds without any formal NGO documentation, receipts, or accounting trails. Dr Shaheen maintained that she merely received funds and that the contributions were one-sided, suggesting her accounts were used as a financing conduit. However, investigators point to her Rs 24–25 lakh savings and lack of dependents as factors that made her an accessible source of funds.
The timing has raised further suspicion — a Rs 1 lakh top-up request from Muzammil shortly before his detention suggests last-minute preparations for an impending attack. With weapons recovered from a bag linked to the pair and CCTV equipment suspected to be part of operational planning, probing agencies believe her financial channels may have indirectly supported procurement of terror-linked assets.
Dr Shaheen also told investigators she contributed to Punjab flood relief in Dhanj, but authorities say no formal documentation exists for any of the transactions.
Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18
Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18
November 17, 2025, 3:50 PM IST
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