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FARIDABAD/NEW DELHI, November 29, 2025 — The investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast has uncovered alarming details, with police sources revealing that arrested pharmacologist Dr. Shaheen Shahid had planned to recruit women for the mission. Simultaneously, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recovered a massive stash of cash, gold, and foreign currency from the accused’s room as part of the ongoing probe into the “white-collar terror module.”
Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a former pharmacologist at Al-Falah University, who was arrested in connection with the blast case, reportedly confessed to sleuths that she was actively working to enlist women to execute the terrorist act. The revelation came during questioning after the NIA brought Shahid to the university campus in Faridabad for a detailed on-site investigation.
Cash and Gold Recovered
In a major development, NIA officials confirmed the recovery of Rs 18.5 lakh in cash, along with gold biscuits and foreign currency, from Shahid’s hostel room at the university. Investigators believe the large sum of money and valuables were intended for financing the terrorist activities and expanding the network.
Sources further indicated that the ongoing investigation has revealed Dr. Shahid was engaged in terrorist activities while residing at the university, actively creating a network by connecting various individuals. The probe also established that Shahid had previously lived in Saudi Arabia, where she worked as a professor at a medical college between 2014 and 2018.
Spot Identification and Other Suspects
As part of the intensive probe, the NIA team conducted an extensive four-hour operation at the university campus with Shahid, taking her to the medical ward, classrooms, and her cabin to gather information on her activities and contacts. A list of people with whom she interacted has been prepared by the agency for further questioning.
The investigation has also brought other suspects into focus. The NIA recently brought two other arrested individuals, Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Adil Ahmad, to the campus for identification. Furthermore, the NIA team took Dr. Shahid to a chemical shop where Dr. Muzammil had allegedly purchased materials used to prepare explosives, linking the recovered cash and the recruitment plan to a sophisticated and well-funded plot.
