The university insists its connection to the individuals was purely professional and is fully cooperating with the probe. (Image: X/ University)
Following the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi and the related terror module uncovered in Faridabad, Al Falah University has released its first official statement, strongly denying any connection to the arrested suspects. The clarification comes after two of its doctors were detained, putting the university under close investigation. The Vice-Chancellor's declaration aims to separate the alleged actions of its employees from the university's own operations and reputation.
The core of the university's position is a complete disassociation from the alleged activities of its detained staff members. Vice Chancellor Bhupinder Kaur stated the institution has "no connection to the doctors arrested... apart from them working in their official capacity." This is a crucial distinction. In other words, the university admits the accused were part of its staff but firmly denies that the institution or its systems had any link to their alleged actions. It also expressed deep sorrow over the incident and strongly condemned it.
While the official statement does not detail the specific allegations, it does respond to claims circulating on certain platforms. The VC categorically denied reports that suspicious chemical or materials were present on campus. The statement clarified, "No such chemical or material, as alleged by certain platforms, is being used, stored, or handled within the University premises." This direct refutation suggests that part of the public speculation has involved the potential misuse of university laboratories for illicit activities.
A major element of the university’s defence is its claim of complete cooperation with the authorities. The statement says the institution is “fully cooperating with the investigating agencies.” This is a standard but critical step for any organization facing such serious indirect allegations. Through its pledge to cooperate, the university wants to appear transparent and supportive of national security efforts, hoping to help agencies reach a just and conclusive outcome.
For an educational institution, being linked to a national security threat of this magnitude is a severe reputational crisis. The university's strong language—calling the allegations "false and defamatory"—highlights the perceived threat to its standing. The emphasis that its laboratories are used "solely and exclusively" for authorized MBBS and other academic courses is a direct effort to safeguard its credibility among students, parents, and the academic community at large.
