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Red Fort blast | ‘Never suspected him of any terror involvement’: Shock, disbelief at Saharanpur hospital after doctor’s arrest

Situated in the main market area of Saharanpur, Famous hospital is a ground plus two-storey glass and concrete structure flanked by shops and establishments of all hues – a liquor store, a dhaba, a tattoo parlour, and grocery stores.

4 min readSaharanpurUpdated: Nov 12, 2025 07:36 AM IST

‘Never suspected him of being involved in terror’: Shock, disbelief at Saharanpur hospital

Saharanpur’s Famous Medicare Super Speciality Hospital. (Express photo by Neetika Jha)

When Dr Rather Adeel Ahmad informed his colleagues on November 7 that he needed to urgently leave for his hometown to look after his ailing mother, there was little reason for them to suspect anything. An MD in Medicine, Dr Adeel had resumed work at the Famous Medicare Super Speciality Hospital in Saharanpur only a few days back after a month-long break for his wedding in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

A few hours later, Dr Adeel was nabbed by the J&K police in Sarsawa, nearly 17.4km from Saharanpur.

At the Famous Hospital, Dr Adeel’s colleagues recall being invited to his wedding for which he had left on September 26.

“We never suspected him of any involvement in any terror organisation. He came across as a friendly doctor and always met everyone with compassion and love,” said a staff member, requesting anonymity.

Dr Adeel came back from his wedding break on November 1. A week later, he informed the hospital’s Resident Medical Officer, Dr Danish, that he would be leaving for Kashmir again.

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“Danish sir told us that we need to look for another doctor as he had a feeling Dr Adeel was not going to come back,” said a hospital staff requesting anonymity.

Manoj Mishra, the head of the operations of the hospital, said, “Our relationship was purely professional and I was not invited to his wedding.” Mishra claimed that the operational rights of the hospital have been with him since 2022. “I had hired him. He earlier worked at V-BROS hospital as a consultant,” Mishra added.

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Situated in the main market area of Saharanpur, Famous hospital is a ground plus two-storey glass and concrete structure flanked by shops and establishments of all hues – a liquor store, a dhaba, a tattoo parlour, and grocery stores. Shortly after being built by a local businessman in 2022, it was leased out to the current management. The hospital boasts of four doctors: A urologist, a gynaecologist, a surgeon and an MD Medicine – the position occupied by Dr Adeel.

Talking about his hiring, an official said, “We offered him a better pay and he joined us. He was a good doctor.”

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Aslam Zaidi, the administrative incharge of Famous Hospital, said Dr Adeel’s medical documents were verified. “For us, he was a very good doctor and was hired after due diligence,” said Zaidi.

Superintendent of Police (SP), Saharanpur City, Vyom Bindal told The Indian Express that a delegation of J&K police had come to Saharanpur district on November 7 to find Dr Adeel and had sought the local police’s cooperation.

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Dr Babar, Dr Adeel’s colleague and one of the people who attended his wedding, said he did not sense anything unusual on the occasion. “He was my colleague. So when he invited me, I went to Kashmir and attended his wedding,” Dr Babar told The Indian Express.

Nearly 2.5kms away from the hospital is Aman Vihar where Dr Adeel stayed alone in a single-storeyed house. Most of the residents of the area claimed he barely interacted with him. Nafees Ahmad, a resident, said, “Since he was not staying with his family, we never met or spoke to him.”

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At V-BROS Hospital, the administrative incharge said, “He had joined us on November 24, 2024, at a salary of Rs 3 lakh but when he was offered a better pay somewhere else, he left.”

SP, Saharanpur district, Ashish Tiwari said drives for tenant verification are conducted in the city on a regular basis. On being asked if there was ever a request for Dr Adeel’s verification, he responded in the negative. “We have been cooperating with the J&K police in the investigation,” Tiwari said.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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