Faridabad Terror Bust: Was RDX Made in Al-Falah University’s Lab?
In a major security breakthrough, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered a terror module in Faridabad with disturbing links to Al-Falah University. The burning question: Was the university’s chemistry lab secretly used to manufacture RDX, the explosive behind India’s deadliest terror attacks?
Key Details of the Faridabad Raid
- Two arrested: A former student and a lab technician.
- Precursor chemicals for RDX synthesis seized.
- Handwritten bomb-making notes found.
- NIA suspects university lab misuse after months of surveillance.
Security sources confirm the suspects were part of a network plotting regional destabilization. Forensic teams are now testing lab samples for RDX traces—a first for an Indian educational institution.
Why Al-Falah University Is Under Scrutiny
The private university has faced prior allegations:
– 2019 faculty arrest for extremist ties.
– Reports of lax chemical inventory checks.
– Alumni linked to radical groups.
An NIA insider warned: “Advanced labs with poor oversight are soft targets for terror cells.” The university denies involvement, calling claims “defamatory.”
RDX: The Explosive That Fuels Terror
Used in attacks like:
– 1993 Mumbai blasts
– 2008 Ahmedabad bombings
– 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts
Its production requires expertise, making academic labs high-risk if unmonitored.
National Fallout and Next Steps
- Haryana orders statewide lab audits.
- Education Ministry drafts stricter security protocols (biometric access, chemical tracking).
- Experts warn of rising terror exploitation of academic tech.
Counter-terror analyst Praveen Swami notes: “This isn’t just Faridabad—every campus with labs could be at risk.”
Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for India
The case highlights urgent needs:
– Tighter campus security.
– Better intelligence sharing.
– Reformed chemical procurement laws.
As the NIA hunts for more conspirators, India watches: Is this a lone plot or part of a larger threat?
