A Kashmiri doctor who was removed from government service in 2023 for alleged links with a Pakistan-sponsored separatist network is once again in the headlines. Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan, formerly an assistant professor at Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital, has resurfaced as a faculty member at Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Faridabad — the same institution now at the centre of the investigation into the Red Fort blast.
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How Dr Hassan First Came Under the Scanner
In late 2023, a combined assessment report by Indian security and intelligence agencies described Dr Hassan as a “revered agent” of a Pakistan-sponsored separatist–terrorist network in Jammu and Kashmir. The report claimed that his speeches, actions, and public statements played a major role in radicalising youth, encouraging stone-pelting, and promoting separatist ideology.
The Jammu & Kashmir administration dismissed him under Article 311, a special provision of the Constitution that allows the government to remove an employee without a formal inquiry if their activities threaten national security.
The dismissal order stated that the Lieutenant Governor was fully satisfied that Dr Hassan’s conduct made his continuation in government service dangerous for the state.
Security agencies also alleged that he acted as the “chief executive officer” of a wider secessionist project backed from across the border.
Dr Hassan’s Medical Journey
Dr Hassan, a resident of Baramulla, completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar, in 1991. His early career included postings at:
- SMHS Hospital, Srinagar
- District Hospital, Sopore
- Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS)
- A short observership in hospitals in England
He later joined government service in Bandipora and had been associated with SMHS Hospital since 1997. For nearly eight years, he also served as the “self-styled president” of the Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK).
His New Role at Faridabad’s Al-Falah Medical College
Despite the allegations and dismissal, Dr Hassan found employment at Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Faridabad, Haryana.
The college’s faculty list showed him listed as a professor in the Department of General Medicine.
This calm went unnoticed until the shocking Red Fort blast, after which the college came under intense focus.
The Red Fort Blast and the Faridabad Connection
In recent days, the Jammu & Kashmir Police and Faridabad Police jointly busted an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror module. Several doctors working at Al-Falah college were linked to the case.
Key developments include:
- Two doctors from the college were arrested for alleged terror involvement.
- Another doctor, Umar Nabi, believed to be part of the module, reportedly escaped the police net.
- Umar is suspected to have driven the explosive-laden car that caught fire outside the Red Fort, killing at least 12 people, including himself.
Although Dr Hassan has not been declared an accused in this specific incident, his presence at the college has raised fresh concerns due to his earlier dismissal and the nature of the terror probe.
What the University Says
Following media reports and police action, Al-Falah University issued a statement saying it had no knowledge of the doctors’ alleged terror activities.
The Vice Chancellor, Bhupinder Kaur Anand, clarified:
- The doctors were associated with the university only in their official capacities.
- The university had no connection with their personal actions or alleged involvement in the terror network.
- They learnt about the detentions only after investigating agencies informed them.
Why This Case Matters
The case has sparked renewed debate on:
- Radicalisation inside professional spaces, including colleges and hospitals
- Security lapses that allow individuals under watch to find sensitive employment roles
- The network of terror groups using non-traditional recruits like medical professionals
- How dismissed government employees manage to work in private institutions without deeper background checks
As the Red Fort blast investigation continues, authorities are expected to examine how Dr Hassan joined the Faridabad institution, whether proper verification was done, and whether he had any contact with the arrested doctors.
Conclusion
Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan’s journey — from a respected Kashmiri doctor to a dismissed government employee linked with separatist elements, and now resurfacing in a college under terror investigation — highlights deep security challenges in the region.
While the probe is still ongoing, the case raises serious questions about hidden networks, unnoticed movements, and the ease with which individuals once flagged for anti-India activity can re-enter sensitive professional spaces.
The story is developing, and more details are likely to emerge as agencies dig deeper into the Red Fort blast and its wider links.
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