The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al Falah University in Faridabad, saying the institution “does not appear to be in good standing.” The decision was conveyed to the university through an official letter, in which the AIU also instructed the institution to immediately remove its logo and stop using the association’s name in any form.
“As per the bye-laws of the Association of Indian Universities, all universities remain members as long as they are in good standing,” the AIU said in a statement. “However, based on recent media reports, it has come to notice that Al Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, does not appear to be in good standing. Accordingly, its membership with the AIU stands suspended with immediate effect.”
The AIU further said that the university is not authorized to use its name or logo in any activity and must take down the AIU logo from its official website without delay.
Meanwhile, the central government has ordered a forensic audit of Al Falah University’s records, along with an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into its financial transactions. The university has come under scrutiny after the Red Fort blast in Delhi, in which 13 people were killed and several others injured. Officials said some of the suspects linked to the blast had ties with the university.
According to government sources, the decision to initiate the audit and financial probe was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review the ongoing investigation into the November 10 explosion. “An order has been issued to carry out a forensic audit of all records of Al Falah University. The ED and other financial agencies were also asked to check the money trail,” a source said.
Al Falah University, located in Faridabad’s Dhauj area, is a private institution that also runs a hospital on its campus. Dr. Umar Nabi, who officials said was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort, had been working as an assistant professor at the university. Three doctors associated with the institution have also been detained by investigating agencies.
