From Red Fort blast to NAAC notice: Al-Falah University and the cracks in India’s accreditation system
A terror investigation into the 10 November Red Fort blast has unexpectedly exposed major flaws in India’s accreditation system. As Al-Falah University came under scrutiny, NAAC, AIU and Delhi Police simultaneously flagged alleged fake accreditation claims, triggering notices, suspensions and FIRs. The episode reveals how easily institutions can project legitimacy—and how slowly regulators act until a crisis forces intervention.
A terror investigation into the 10 November Red Fort blast has unexpectedly exposed major flaws in India’s accreditation system. As Al-Falah University came under scrutiny, NAAC, AIU and Delhi Police simultaneously flagged alleged fake accreditation claims, triggering notices, suspensions and FIRs. The episode reveals how easily institutions can project legitimacy—and how slowly regulators act until a crisis forces intervention.
