On November 10, 2025, close to the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, a car blast and killed at least 8 people and many people were injured. Consequent investigation by Indian officials has selected the incident as an alleged planned terrorist act.
One of the important investigative leads has focused on some particular individuals related with the Al-Falah University campus in Dhauj village, Faridabad (Haryana).
Al-Falah University under scrutiny
1. Personnel links & campus investigation
Sources disclose that a facility member of the university, Dr Umar Un Nabi (alias Dr Umar Mohammad), was recognized through DNA testing as the driver of that car that exploded near the Red Fort. Another instructor from the same establishment, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, is also involved in those who were arrested in the comprehensive investigation secured to the incident. A vehicle apparently linked to the explosion accused was found parked at the Al-Falah campus, instigation visits from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other law-enforcement teams.
Additionally, the university campus in Dhauj is reported to be part of a “white-collar terror module” investigation, wherein professionals (doctors, lecturers) are alleged to be involved in radical networks.
2. Accreditation and regulatory issues
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has issued a explanation-notice ice to Al-Falah University for continuing to display an authorization status despite that status having already expired. In parallel, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the university’s membership, citing that it “does not appear to be in good standing”. These regulatory moves reflect increasing pressure on the institution not only for its links to the terror probe but also for serious governance and transparency concerns.
3. The broader fallout
As the investigation into the Red Fort explosion expands, the university now faces multiple layers of scrutiny:
- Law-enforcement: exploring the campus as part of the terror module.
- Accreditation/regulation: investigating claimed credentials, course disclosures, membership standing.
- Public reputation: students, parents, staff will be affected by the institutional uncertainty.
According to media reports, the death toll in the explosion has been placed at 13 in some sources, and the university’s direct links to suspects have made it the epicenter of the operational enquiry.
What this means for Al-Falah University and its investors
- For students and parents: The suspension of AIU membership and challenge from NAAC raise serious questions about the legitimacy of authorizations, recognition of degrees, and future predictions.
- For faculty and staff: Being tied to a major terror investigation places immense pressure on daily operations, security clearances, and reputational risk.
- For regulators: This incident may trigger closer oversight of private universities in India, especially those with questionable accreditation claims.
- For the institution itself: It must engage in crisis management, transparency review, cooperation with investigations, and rebuilding trust if it intends to continue operating.
Institutional response & next steps
While the university has not yet issued a full public statement addressing all allegations, key regulatory actions have been taken:
- NAAC’s clarification notice: The university has 7 days to answer to the accusations of false authorization claims.
- AIU suspension: The institution is barred from using the AIU logo or claiming membership until further notice.
- Police/investigation: The campus is likely to remain under investigation; more arrests, seizures, and document audits are expected.
Outlook and implications
The unfolding story of Al-Falah University and the Red Fort blast raises several important broader themes:
- The intersection of higher-education institutions with security threats — especially where radicalized professionals may be embedded in seemingly normal roles.
- The vulnerability of private universities to reputational and regulatory collapse when governance faults are exposed.
- The need for students and families to carefully verify accreditation, recognition, and institutional standing — especially in times of crisis.
- The institutional resilience challenge whether Al-Falah University can withstand the shock, cooperate fully, reform, and regain credibility — or whether it faces closure/reconstitution.
Conclusion
The 10 November car explosion near Red Fort Delhi has sent shockwaves far beyond the blast zone. At the middle of what happening is, Al-Falah University in Faridabad. Which now stands under a harsh attention, facing terror-investigation relations, supervisory action, and a major reputational calamity. For students, staff, officials and the public, this incident tests not only responsibility but the honour of higher-education institutions. As per investigations continue, many things remain indeterminate: the motive is to get the full list of schemers, and institutional liability. What is clear is that Al-Falah University has entered a critical stage — one that will determine whether it reforms and survives or becomes a cautionary story.