The administration in Ghaziabad has intensified action against madrassas following the murder of a youth named Surya on Eid al-Adha in Khoda. After the demolition of Madrasa Arabia Islam in Dasna and the sealing of at least two madrassas in Khoda, another madrasa in Kanavani village of Indirapuram has now been sealed by authorities.
Officials said the Minority Department sealed Madrasa Jamia Khulfa-e-Rashidin, located in the Kanavani area under Indirapuram police station limits, citing alleged violations related to registration and safety norms.
According to police, the madrasa was found to be operating without registration and allegedly failed to meet required safety standards. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dhawal Jaiswal said the institution lacked necessary approvals and was therefore sealed.
“In the Kanavani area today, the Minority Department sealed Madrasa ‘Jamia Khulfa-e-Rashidin’. The madrasa was not following safety standards and was not registered, which led to the sealing action,” Jaiswal said.
Notice Issued, Children Shifted to Other Schools
The Minority Department has issued a notice to the madrasa management, asking it to submit relevant documents within a week. Officials said children studying at the institution have been shifted to other schools as a precautionary measure.
According to the District Minority Welfare Officer, the madrasa was not found in departmental records during an inquiry. Authorities also said the institution failed to produce valid registration documents of any recognised society or institution.
Investigators further found that the madrasa allegedly did not possess a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from either the fire department or the electrical safety department. Officials described the absence of safety clearances as a serious concern for children residing and studying on the premises.
Based on these findings, the administration sealed the madrasa’s main building and adjoining rooms with immediate effect.
Debate Over Registration and Allahabad High Court Observation
The action has sparked discussion because of an earlier observation by the Allahabad High Court in a case related to unregistered madrassas. The court had reportedly observed that an unregistered madrasa cannot automatically be shut down solely for lacking registration, though such institutions may not claim government grants or recognition.
This has raised questions over whether lack of registration alone can justify sealing action. However, officials in the Kanavani case have maintained that the decision was based not only on registration issues but also on alleged safety violations and missing mandatory clearances.
Authorities said the madrasa management has been given an opportunity to present its case and submit documents before the District Minority Welfare Office within seven days.
Police officials added that an FIR may also be registered based on the administrative report, and further legal action will follow after investigation.
