Delhi Red Fort blast case: ED gets 13-day custody of Al-Falah University founder
A Delhi court early Wednesday sent Al-Falah University founder Jawed Ahmed Siddiqui to Enforcement Directorate custody for 13 days, reported news agency PTI. Siddiqui, who was arrested under the terror-linked money laundering case on Tuesday evening, was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan at her residence close to midnight. The proceedings lasted till 1 am. The judge said, “After carefully considering the submission made, I am of the considered view that all the compliances under Section 19 of the PMLA (Prevention of money laundering act) have been done.” “Considering the gravity of the offence and that the investigation is at nascent stage. I deem it appropriate that the accused is granted Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody remand for a period of 13 days,” the judge added, reported PTI. The ED has alleged that the Al-Falah University falsely claimed that it is a UGC recognised university and misrepresented its NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) accreditation status. NAAC is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India that assesses and accredits …

