Al-Falah University Website Hacked After Delhi Blast, Threatening Message Posted; Site Restored Later

Faridabad/New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Red Fort car blast, the website of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, was briefly hacked late on Monday, displaying an abusive and threatening message targeting the institution and its students. The defaced page—which was later restored—warned that “there is no place for Islamic universities on Indian soil” and demanded that those “doing jihad” leave for Pakistan, adding menacing language about monitoring and destroying “anti-national activities.”

The hack came as Al-Falah — its medical college and hospital now under intense scrutiny — faces police investigations after several doctors and staff linked to the campus were arrested following the Delhi explosion. Authorities say probes have found explosive material at locations connected to suspects, and Jammu & Kashmir police have questioned faculty and students associated with the university. Early investigative leads into the Red Fort blast point to involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammed, and the case has been handed over to the NIA, officials said.

University, Hack and Response
Visitors to the university website on Monday night encountered the hostile message; within a short period the site was taken down and later restored, university officials said. The wording of the post inflamed local tensions by attacking the university’s religious identity and demanding the closure or expulsion of perceived “jihadi elements.” No group has claimed responsibility for the hack. Cyber and law-enforcement teams are reported to be investigating the intrusion.

Campus Under Scrutiny
Al-Falah University, established as a private institution and operating a medical college and a 650-bed hospital on a sprawling campus outside Faridabad in Dhauj village, attracted attention after the arrest of several persons tied to the institution. Police sources indicate that materials recovered during searches include ammonium nitrate and other explosive-related evidence found in places linked to some arrested doctors. Multiple faculty, students and administrators have been questioned as part of the ongoing probe.

Officials’ Statements and Next Steps
Central agencies and local police are coordinating the inquiry. The NIA takeover of the investigation signals the matter’s national security sensitivity, and cybercrime units are assisting the probe into the website defacement. University representatives say they are cooperating with investigators and have restored normal operations to their web portal.

The hack and the unfolding criminal investigation have intensified concerns among students and staff on campus, many of whom say they are anxious about their future and fearful of reputational damage. Authorities have urged restraint and asked the public to rely on official updates as the inquiry progresses.