The Kanpur community is reeling after Dr. Mohammad Arif, a promising senior resident at the LPS Institute of Cardiology, was detained by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad. Detaining him in connection with the Delhi blast case has shocked acquaintances who found the doctor's demeanor inconspicuous.

Kanhaiya Lal, who rented a room to Arif, detailed that despite a brief stay in Ashok Nagar, no suspicious activities were noted. Arif, a resident of Kashmir, arrived with recommendations as a brilliant student, echoing sentiments shared by Dr. Rakesh Verma, Director of the Cardiology Institute. Verma emphasized rigorous police verifications for all employees following these revelations.

Dr. Awadhesh Sharma highlighted Arif's entry into DM/MCh Cardiology in August, as he secured a respectab

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