AIU suspends Al-Falah University's membership following terror probe links
New Delhi, Nov 13
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, with immediate effect on Thursday.
The action, taken via an official letter dated November 13, 2025, follows the institution's intense scrutiny amid the terror probe into the deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi on November 10.
Citing its bylaws, the AIU stated that the decision was based on "media reports," indicating that the university "does not appear to be in good standing".
The university was thrust into the national spotlight after it was revealed that Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the primary suspect in the November 10 blast, was associated with this college along with other accused Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Shaheen Sayeed.
As a result of the suspension, Al-Falah University is now prohibited from using the AIU name or logo in any of its activities and has been instructed to remove the logo from its official website forthwith.
"Further, it is informed that Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, is not authorised to use the name or logo of AIU in any of its activities, and the AIU logo must be removed from the university's official website forthwith," the letter said.
Earlier in the day, the Bengaluru-based National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) issued a show cause notice to the Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology, Fatehpu,r for falsely claiming and publicising that the colleges run by the University are NAAC accredited.
Al-Falah University, a private institution located about 27 km from the Haryana-Delhi border, on Raga Road, District Faridabad, Dhauj, has come under national spotlight over the past few days owing to shocking developments that include a massive recovery of explosives and the blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi that left 12 people dead, dozens injured and shook the nation.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Shocking to see educational institutions being used as cover for such activities. The authorities should conduct thorough background checks of all staff members across universities. Safety of students should be the top priority!
While I support the suspension, I hope innocent students don't suffer. Many students might have taken admission in good faith. The government should ensure their education isn't disrupted. ðŸ™
The fact that they were falsely claiming NAAC accreditation shows a pattern of unethical practices. This goes beyond just the terror links - it's about systematic dishonesty in our education system.
This is why we need stricter regulations for private universities. Too many institutions are operating without proper oversight. Hope this serves as a wake-up call for education regulators across India.
My heart goes out to the families affected by the Red Fort blast. No educational institution should ever be associated with such violence. Complete investigation is needed to ensure justice prevails. 💔
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