Terror Accused Doctor Shahin Shahid’s Hidden Role in JeM Exposed

New Delhi, Nov 12, 2025: Shahin Shahid, a doctor from Lucknow, who appeared to be just another professional, has been arrested in connection with a massive explosives haul in Faridabad and is now linked to the deadly Red Fort attack in Delhi. Delhi Police sources revealed that she was quietly working to set up the women’s wing of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in India. A professor from Haryana’s Al-Falah University, where Shahid had worked, told NDTV that her behaviour had always been unusual. “She did not follow discipline, often leaving without informing anyone. Many people used to come to meet her at the college, and complaints were raised about her behaviour,” the professor said, requesting anonymity. Despite these concerns, no one suspected her involvement in terrorism until the recent investigation. Shahid had been tasked with leading the India branch of JeM’s women’s wing, Jamaat ul-Mominaat, which is headed by Sadia Azhar, the sister of JeM founder Masood Azhar in Pakistan. She was reportedly in contact with Kashmiri doctor Muzammil Ganaie, alias Musaib, who worked at the same university. Ganaie was arrested after authorities recovered 2,900 kg of explosives and inflammable materials from his Faridabad residence. Investigators also linked a Maruti Suzuki Swift registered in Faridabad to Shahid, which contained an assault rifle, pistol, and ammunition. The investigation is ongoing, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing her connections and role in planning terror activities, including the recent suicide bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 12 people. College authorities and residents have now demanded a thorough review of Shahid’s personal and professional history to understand how she operated unnoticed while allegedly planning terror operations in India. Shahid’s arrest highlights how extremist networks may operate quietly, blending into ordinary professional environments while recruiting and coordinating activities in India. This case is a stark reminder for institutions to remain vigilant and report unusual behavior, and for authorities to strengthen monitoring of potential terror networks operating under the radar. Terror Accused Doctor Shahin Shahid’s Hidden Role in JeM Exposed A doctor from Lucknow, Shahin Shahid, has been arrested for her role in terror activities linked to the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 12 people. Shahid, who appeared to be an ordinary professional, was reportedly working secretly to set up the women’s wing of the Pakistan-based terror group JeM in India. A professor at Haryana’s Al-Falah University, where Shahid had worked, said her behaviour was often unusual. “She frequently left without informing anyone, and many visitors came to meet her. Complaints were raised about her actions,” the professor said. Despite these signs, no one suspected her involvement in terror until the explosives haul in Faridabad and the NIA’s investigation brought her activities to light. Shahid was linked to Kashmiri doctor Muzammil Ganaie, arrested after 2,900 kg of explosives were recovered from his residence. Police also found a Maruti Suzuki Swift with firearms and ammunition connected to her. Shahid was tasked with leading India’s branch of JeM’s Jamaat ul-Mominaat, headed by JeM founder Masood Azhar’s sister, Sadia Azhar. The NIA continues to probe Shahid’s network and involvement in terror planning. College authorities and locals are now reviewing her past to understand how she operated unnoticed. Her arrest is a warning about the hidden networks that can operate quietly in professional spaces, stressing the need for vigilance.