Student Detained After Bomb-Making Document Found at Ayodhya Medical College

A first-year student at the Rajarshi Dashrath Autonomous State Medical College in Ayodhya has been detained after a document detailing bomb-making instructions was found. The police have launched an investigation, recalling a previous incident involving a deadly blast at the Red Fort. The college has increased security measures in response to this alarming discovery. As authorities continue to probe the matter, they are exploring all possible angles to determine any criminal intent behind the document. This incident raises concerns about safety and security in educational institutions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2026, 18:43 IST

Incident at Ayodhya Medical College

A first-year student at the Rajarshi Dashrath Autonomous State Medical College in Ayodhya has been taken into custody following the discovery of a document containing instructions for bomb-making. Officials reported that the document was found on Saturday in the X-ray room by the department head. The police were promptly notified, and an investigation has commenced. This incident has revived memories of the blast that occurred at the Red Fort in November 2025, which involved three main suspects linked to Al-Falah University in Faridabad.

What Have the Police Discovered So Far?

Preliminary investigations suggest that the document may have been created by Sarfaraz, a first-year student who was on duty in the X-ray room on Friday night. Sarfaraz, who hails from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh, is currently being interrogated. Authorities are also questioning two other individuals who were on duty with him. The handwritten document lists materials necessary for making explosives, including gauge wire, ammonium carbonate, red phosphorus, red sulfide, and nitric acid. Dr. Arvind Singh, the Chief Medical Superintendent of the institution, stated that the police were informed immediately after the document was discovered. He mentioned that the investigation is ongoing and further actions will be determined based on its findings. At this point, the police have not confirmed any criminal intent associated with the document, emphasizing that all possible angles are being explored.

Increased Security Measures

In response to the incident, the college administration has heightened surveillance and ordered a review of security arrangements on campus. This development comes just months after the exposure of a terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, operated by staff at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The previous incident involved a car packed with explosives detonating near the Red Fort metro station on November 10, 2025, resulting in the deaths of 15 individuals and injuries to many others.