Rampur. A dispute emerged during the Enforcement Directorate's search operation at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur on Wednesday after the details of students entering the campus were reportedly recorded.
According to the information available, security personnel accompanying the investigation team began recording the names and mobile numbers of students before allowing them to enter the university premises.
After learning about the process, advocate Satnam Singh Mattu reached the spot and objected to the collection of students' mobile numbers. He reportedly questioned the legality of collecting such personal information and opposed the procedure.
Officials present at the location reportedly told the advocate that recording the details was part of the ongoing operation and security arrangements. The exchange subsequently led to an argument between the advocate and officials.
Students asked to provide details before entry
According to the reported information, students were being allowed to enter the university campus only after their names and mobile numbers had been recorded.
The process generated concern among students and raised questions about the purpose and legal basis for collecting their personal information.
The investigation agency reportedly suspected that individuals attempting to interfere with the operation could enter the university premises under the cover of being students. The additional verification process was therefore described as a security measure.
However, the advocate objected to the collection of students' personal details and questioned whether such information could legally be collected in this manner.
The exact legal provision under which the information was collected and how the details will be stored or used has not been clearly established in the information available.
Searches at multiple locations
The Enforcement Directorate reportedly began simultaneous searches at around 7 am on Wednesday at Jauhar University and several other locations in Rampur.
According to the details available, teams included officials from Lucknow and Delhi.
The locations reportedly covered Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and the premises associated with the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust.
Searches were also reportedly carried out at the residence of Pawan Kumar Jain, director of CK Associates, in the Gangapur Awas Vikas Colony area, as well as at an office of CK Associates in the Jwala Palace area of Peepal Tola.
Another location reportedly covered was A&S Enterprises near Ilahi Masjid on Shaukat Road in the Civil Lines area. A residence associated with Shaheen Khan on Jail Road in the Ganj police station area was also reportedly searched.
Focus on financial and construction-related records
The investigation is reportedly linked to financial transactions and records associated with the university and entities connected with its construction and management.
According to the information provided, CK Associates and other firms were involved in the construction of buildings associated with the university during the previous state government period.
This is reportedly one of the reasons locations associated with the company and its people were included in the search operation.
However, the exact documents, financial records or other material recovered during the searches have not been officially detailed in the information available.
The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent action will depend on the evidence collected by the agency and its further assessment.
MLA Akash Saxena welcomes the action
MLA Akash Saxena reacted to the searches and said that such action should have taken place earlier.
He alleged that the construction of Jauhar University involved not only government funds but also allegedly unaccounted or illegal money. He also claimed that he had previously approached the investigation agency regarding the matter.
Saxena further claimed that the investigation could produce significant findings.
These allegations, however, remain claims and would need to be established through the investigation, official records and any subsequent legal proceedings.
Security tightened during the operation
Security arrangements were reportedly strengthened around the university during the search operation. Movement into and out of the campus was monitored, while students were required to provide identifying details before entering.
During major search operations, investigators generally regulate access to the premises to prevent interference and ensure that relevant documents and material remain secure.
The student verification process appears to have been implemented in this context, although questions remain regarding the collection and handling of personal mobile numbers.
Controversy over students' mobile numbers
The recording of students' mobile numbers has emerged as one of the main points of controversy during the operation.
While the agency reportedly treated the exercise as part of its security and investigation arrangements, advocate Satnam Singh Mattu objected to the collection of personal information.
The issue raises questions about the legal authority for collecting such information, the purpose for which it is being recorded, how long it will be retained and who will have access to it.
Further clarity is expected as the investigation progresses and the agency's actions become clearer through official proceedings.
For now, the search operation remains a significant development in the wider investigation concerning Jauhar University and associated entities. The final findings will depend on the material examined and the conclusions reached by the investigating authorities.
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