The Delhi Police Crime Branch has registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against the Haryana-based Al-Falah University on charges of cheating and forgery. The severe action comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) officially flagged major irregularities in the universityβs functioning, specifically regarding alleged false accreditation claims. This development further intensifies the scrutiny on the institution, which is already under the scanner in a high-profile national security investigation.
UGC and NAAC Flag False Accreditation Claims
The two criminal cases filed by the Crime Branch are based directly on findings from Indiaβs top higher education regulatory bodies. According to officials, the allegations primarily focus on the university:
- Cheating: One FIR is registered for general cheating, likely pertaining to misleading students and stakeholders.
- Forgery: The second FIR relates to forgery over the alleged submission of false documents and displaying fraudulent accreditation statuses to the public.
Both the UGC and NAAC reportedly conducted reviews and discovered that the university was allegedly using expired or unauthorized accreditation claims on its public platforms, a serious violation that misleads prospective students about the institutionβs quality and standing.
Action Amidst Red Fort Blast Probe Link
The filing of these two FIRs is a parallel development to the ongoing multi-agency probe into the recent Red Fort blast case. Al-Falah University has garnered national attention after it was revealed that three of its doctors were allegedly part of a ‘white-collar terror module’ connected to the incident.
- Financial & Institutional Scrutiny: Investigations by agencies like the NIA, Delhi Police, and now the Crime Branch are examining various aspects of the university, including the recruitment of staff and the financial transparency of the Al-Falah Charitable Trust that runs the institution.
- Other Regulatory Action: Separately, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has already suspended the universityβs membership for lack of βgood standingβ following the alarming reports.
Conclusion
Focus on Institutional Oversight and Student Welfare
The swift action by the Delhi Crime Branch highlights the seriousness with which regulatory and law enforcement agencies are treating alleged violations of trust and institutional integrity in the education sector. While the criminal investigation progresses, the focus remains on ensuring justice for any students or parents who may have been misled by the alleged false claims, and restoring transparency in the accreditation process.
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