Hackers deface website after Red Fort blast; message warns against ‘radical ideologies’
The official website of Al Falah University in Haryana’s Faridabad was hacked late Tuesday night by a group calling itself the Indian Cyber Alliance, a day after the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed at least 12 people and injured several others.
The hackers reportedly left a provocative message on the homepage that read, “Radical Islamic jihad better shift to Pakistan.” The message also warned that “radical universities should not be allowed on Indian soil.”
University under probe after faculty arrests
The university has come under intense scrutiny following the arrest of several individuals, including Dr Muzammil Shakil, a faculty member, in connection with the Red Fort blast case. Investigators allege that Al Falah University may have been used to harbour terror suspects and even manufacture explosives, including RDX, in its laboratories.
Established in 2014, the university has previously faced allegations of links with banned terrorist organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), according to intelligence sources.
Hackers claim cyber strike was a ‘warning’
Sources close to the investigation revealed that the Indian Cyber Alliance took responsibility for the cyberattack, claiming it was meant to send a strong message to those “promoting extremist ideologies” under the guise of education. Authorities are now working to trace the origin of the cyber breach and secure the compromised systems.
In an official statement, the Al Falah University administration condemned the hacking incident and said it was fully cooperating with investigating agencies.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our students and faculty members,” the university said in its statement.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other central intelligence agencies are currently probing the alleged terror links of the university and its staff members.
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