Al-Falah University Faces Legal Trouble as Two FIRs Lodged for Cheating and Forgery

New Delhi – Al-Falah University, located in Dhauj, Faridabad, Haryana, is under intense scrutiny after the Delhi Police registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against the institution. The charges stem from allegations of cheating and forgery, with authorities citing false accreditation claims as the primary cause for the legal action.

The FIRs were filed by the Crime Branch following concerns raised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). These regulatory bodies flagged "major irregularities" during their reviews of the university's operations, prompting law enforcement to step in. According to a source within the Delhi Police, one FIR addresses violations under Section 12, while the other concerns the alleged false accreditation claims made by the university.

On Saturday, a team from the Crime Branch visited Al-Falah University's headquarters in Okhla, seeking details about potential suspects and serving the university with a notice requesting specific documents. The police are currently investigating the matter further.

The university's troubles don't end there. NAAC, an autonomous body under the Union Education Ministry, issued a show-cause notice to Al-Falah University for displaying false accreditation on its website. The university's website displayed a misleading 'Grade A' accreditation, when accreditations of two of the university's institutions had already expired. Subsequently, the university authorities took down the website. Furthermore, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has already revoked Al-Falah University's membership.

These developments compound the existing scrutiny on Al-Falah University, which has come under the scanner following a recent blast in Delhi. The university has surfaced in the investigation, with several suspects identified as having studied or worked at the institution. Notably, Dr. Umar Nabi, who was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort, was working with the university as an assistant professor.

As part of the widening investigation into the blast, Delhi Police have detained two doctors associated with Al-Falah University, Dr. Mohammad and Dr. Mustakim, who were known to Dr. Umar Nabi. These doctors were also reportedly in contact with Dr. Muzammil Ganaie, who was previously arrested as part of the alleged terror module. Investigators are verifying their statements to determine their potential knowledge or involvement in the larger conspiracy.

Adding another layer to the investigation, authorities have detained Dinesh alias Dabbu, a fertilizer seller, for allegedly selling fertilizers without a license. Investigators suspect he may have supplied NPK fertilizer, a key ingredient in improvised explosive devices, to the terror module.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also initiated an investigation into the financial transactions of the university, its doctors, and staff allegedly involved in the Delhi blast case.