Muslim community fears selective targeting while Faridabad officials track 78 acres of land purchased over several years
NEW DELHI – The district administration in Faridabad of has begun a full investigation into the 78 acres of land owned by Al-Falah University in Dhauj village of Haryana. Officials have been ordered to measure every part of the university land, review past purchase records, and prepare a complete report on how much land is in use.
Patwaris have already started measuring the boundaries. They are checking the exact area where buildings stand. Records of land deals, including the names of those who sold land to the university and the price at which it was bought, are being checked. The administration has also asked for details of who paid the money at the time of purchase.
A senior official in Faridabad told Clarion India: “We have been told to collect every detail of the land. The full record must be on file—no gaps, no missing papers.”
The investigation was ordered after the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort earlier this week. During the investigation, the police claimed that a few doctors linked to the university’s hospital were under suspicion for planning more attacks.
Following this, a high-level meeting was held in Delhi under Union Home Minister Amit Shah. For nearly 90 minutes, officers gave updates on the blast case. After the meeting, central agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), were told to check the financial records of Al-Falah University.
A senior official present in the meeting reportedly said, “We were directed to check every money trail linked to the university. This includes land deals, bank transfers, and any funding received in the past.”
Within the Muslim community, many have expressed concern that educational institutions run by Muslims may again face pressure because of the alleged complicity of a few individuals, even before the facts are fully known.
A teacher from Faridabad said, “If someone is guilty, let the law punish him. But an entire university should not be treated as suspicious. Muslims work hard to build such institutions.”
Several community members also pointed out that the university has served thousands of students from all communities for years.
A former student said, “I studied there with Hindu, Sikh, and Christian classmates. We never saw anything wrong. It feels unfair that the whole place is being doubted.”
Many Muslims believe the sudden pressure on the university appears exaggerated, especially when institutions run by right-wing groups rarely face such strict checks, even when their members are found to be involved in serious crimes.
A social activist from Delhi said, “When a Muslim institution is named, the whole system becomes active. But when hate groups linked to the majority community spread fear or violence, we do not see the same action. This double behaviour hurts ordinary Muslims.”
He added, “Instead of blaming a full institution, the agencies should check facts calmly. A fair investigation is the right of every citizen, including Muslims.”
Al-Falah University has said it will fully cooperate with all agencies. Officials from the university have handed over documents to the district administration and say they have nothing to hide.
A university spokesperson said, “We have always followed the law. We are ready to give any record the administration asks for. We trust that the truth will come out.”
Leaders and scholars from the Muslim community have urged the government not to paint the entire institution, or the community, with one colour.
A senior Muslim cleric commented, “Indian Muslims stand with the country against any form of violence. But we also ask that innocent people are not troubled. Justice should be equal for all.”
The Faridabad administration will submit a preliminary report soon. Central agencies will continue checking financial transfers, land purchases, and staff records of the university.
The outcome of the investigation will decide whether the scrutiny remains limited to a few individuals, or whether the pressure on the university will continue.
For now, Muslims hope the process stays fair, facts are checked carefully, and no innocent person or institution suffers because of suspicion.
