Al Falah University is currently facing scrutiny from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for allegedly misleading the public by displaying an invalid Grade A certificate. NAAC has issued a show-cause notice to the institution, stating that the university has neither been accredited nor has it volunteered for Cycle-1 assessment. This act has drawn criticism for potentially deceiving students, parents, and stakeholders. The NAAC posed seven questions to Al Falah University, demanding an explanation for their misleading statements.
In a separate but equally alarming matter, the public's attention has been drawn to a terrorist attack near Delhi's Red Fort which resulted in ten fatalities. Recent investigations have unveiled a Pakistan-backed grenade attack module, leading to the arrest of ten individuals by Punjab Police. The police reported that these suspects were coordinating with handlers based in Pakistan via operatives in Malaysia, aiming to incite unrest in Punjab through planned grenade attacks in populated areas. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed the breakthrough in the investigation, citing the discovery of plans for a coordinated terrorist act.
Prominent figures, including Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, condemned the Red Fort blast, labeling it a horrific act and asserting that terrorism has no place in civil society. Political leaders from various backgrounds, including Congress’ Rakesh Sinha, have raised questions about ongoing ceasefire agreements with Pakistan in light of these terrorist activities. They argue that the explosion reflects a significant national security threat that needs comprehensive government action.
Furthermore, Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, has expressed solidarity with India in light of the attack, referencing Argentina’s own past experiences with terrorism. In a poignant tribute, President Droupadi Murmu observed a minute of silence for the victims during her address in Botswana. As investigations continue, authorities are uncovering the broader implications behind the explosion, with sources indicating that an extensive network of planned attacks involving modified vehicles may have been in the works.
Key details emerging from the investigation link the preparations for these attacks to Al Falah Medical College, where the alleged operatives met and coordinated their plans. This situation raises critical concerns over the interplay between educational institutions and national security, with law enforcement agencies delving deeper into the connections between these acts of terrorism and higher education.
As the community mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the implications of these events, calls for unity against terrorism have echoed across the nation, emphasizing the need for a collective response.