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Police action at Aligarh university hostel uncovers illegal activity AMU hostel raid leads to recovery of cartridges, fake currency and suspicious items
Friday, 10 Apr 2026 00:00 am
News Headlines, English News, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Arth Parkash

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A joint team of university security and local police carried out a raid at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh and recovered several suspicious items from a hostel room. The operation took place at Sir Ziauddin Hall, where officials found live cartridges, fake currency, mobile phones, and other materials.

According to police sources, the raid was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs. The search took place on Wednesday evening and was part of an ongoing investigation linked to a recent firing incident in the city.

During the operation, the authorities recovered bullets of a .32 bore pistol, four cartridges of a 12 bore weapon, counterfeit currency, eight mobile phones, and an empty magazine cover. These findings raised serious concerns and led to further investigation into the matter.

Officials said that the items recovered from the room suggest possible illegal activities, and efforts are being made to understand the full extent of the case.

Illegal occupation of hostel room

The room where the raid was conducted was located inside the campus of Aligarh Muslim University. According to the university administration, the room was not being used by its rightful occupants.

AMU Proctor Naveed Khan confirmed that a man named Shevaj was staying in the room without permission. He was reportedly an illegal occupant who had taken control of the room for several months.

Initial reports suggest that Shevaj may have forced the original allottees to leave the room. This raised questions about how such an incident could happen within the university campus.

To investigate further, one of the legitimate allottees of the room has been taken into custody for questioning. Authorities want to understand how the room was occupied illegally and whether others were involved in helping Shevaj.

Officials also said that documents found in the room indicate that Shevaj was previously a student at AMU. However, he was not allowed to stay in the hostel as he was a non-resident student. This means he did not have permission to live on campus.

The university administration is now reviewing hostel security and allotment procedures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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Link to firing incident under probe

Police believe that the raid may be connected to a recent firing incident in the Civil Lines area of Aligarh. Earlier, three people were detained in connection with that case.

During questioning, the name of Shevaj reportedly came up, which led the police to search the hostel room. This connection has made the case more serious, as it suggests a possible link between the recovered items and criminal activity in the city.

Authorities are now examining the seized items carefully. The mobile phones recovered from the room are being checked for any useful information, such as call records or messages, that could help in the investigation.

The counterfeit currency is also being analysed to find out where it came from and whether it is part of a larger network. Similarly, the cartridges and other items are being studied to determine if they were used or intended for use in any criminal activity.

Police have stated that the investigation is still ongoing and more details will come out after further inquiry. They are also trying to find out if more people are involved in the case.

At the same time, security has been tightened in and around the campus of Aligarh Muslim University to ensure safety and prevent any further incidents.

In conclusion, the raid at Aligarh Muslim University has brought to light serious concerns about illegal occupation and possible criminal activity inside a hostel.

The recovery of cartridges, fake currency, and other suspicious items has made the case important for both the university and the local police. With links to a recent firing incident also being investigated, authorities are taking the matter seriously.

As the investigation continues, more information is expected to emerge. For now, the focus remains on ensuring campus safety and taking strict action against those involved in any wrongdoing.