New Delhi: Al-Falah University Wednesday distanced itself from suspects in the Red Fort car blast case, saying the varsity had no connection with their activities other than those they carried out in their official capacities on campus.
The university also clarified that no chemical or material was stored or handled within the university premises, as claimed by “certain online portals”, and termed it “misleading”.
The Al-Falah University in Faridabad is under scrutiny after staff members at its Al-Falah School of Medical Science and Research—Umar Mohammad, Muzammil Shakeel and Shaheen Shahid—were linked to the Red Fort car blast that took place on Monday evening, killing 12.
The private university Wednesday issued a statement saying that it has learned that two of its doctors have been detained by investigating agencies. “We wish to make it clear that the university has no connection with the said persons apart from them being working in their official capacities with the university,” Bhupinder Kaur Anand, Vice Chancellor of the University said in the statement.
“We are deeply saddened and anguished by the unfortunate developments that took place and condemn the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these distressing events,” she said.
Established in 2014 through the Haryana Legislative Assembly’s Act 21 of 2014, Al-Falah University offers programmes in engineering, medical and health sciences, management (MBA), commerce, science, humanities, education, diplomas, and doctoral (PhD) courses.
The university is an initiative of the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, which first established an engineering college in 1997, followed by a school for teachers’ training in 2006. Overall, it was recognised as a university in 2014. The medical college became operational in 2019.
“Our university has been conducting various academic and professional courses and has been training undergraduate MBBS students since 2019. The doctors trained and graduated from our institution are presently serving in reputed hospitals, institutions and organisations across India and abroad, holding responsible and distinguished positions,” the Vice Chancellor said.
‘Nothing suspicious stored, handled at university’
The university further said that certain online platforms are circulating “baseless and misleading stories” with the clear intent of maligning the university. It condemned and categorically denied all such “false and defamatory allegations”, referring to some media reports that said investigating agencies were probing if the university’s laboratories were used for making explosives.
“It is hereby clarified that no such chemical or material, as is being alleged by certain platforms, is being used, stored, or handled within the university premises. The university laboratories are used solely and exclusively for the academic and training requirements of MBBS students and other authorised courses. Every laboratory activity is carried out in strict adherence to established safety protocols, statutory norms, and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities,” the Vice Chancellor said in the statement.
“We also urge all organisations and individuals to act responsibly and verify facts through official channels before making or sharing any statements concerning the university,” she added.
(Edited by Viny Mishra)