The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al Falah University. The decision was shared with the university through an official letter, which also instructed the institution to stop using the AIU name and logo in any manner.

AIU said the suspension was made because the university “does not appear to be in good standing.”

In its statement, the body noted: “It is intimated that, as per the Bye-laws of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), all universities shall be treated as members as long as they remain in good standing.”

It further added that media reports had raised concerns about Al Falah University’s status.

“Accordingly, the membership of AIU accorded to Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, stands suspended with immediate effect,” the statement said.

AIU also made it clear that the university must remove the AIU logo from its website and cannot use it in any activity.

Meanwhile, the central government has ordered a forensic audit of all records belonging to Al Falah University.

Officials said the Haryana-based institution is under focus because the suspects in the Delhi blast case had links to the university.

Sources said that the government has also asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other financial agencies to check the money trail related to the university.

This action comes after a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, held to review the progress of the investigation into the November 10 blast near Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured many others.

“An order has been issued to carry out a forensic audit of all records of Al Falah University. The ED (Enforcement Directorate) and other financial agencies were also asked by the government to check the money trail of Al Falah University,” sources said.

Al Falah University, located in Dhauj, Faridabad, is a private institution and also runs a hospital on its campus.

Officials said Dr Umar Nabi, believed to have been driving the explosive-laden car that went off near the Red Fort, had worked at the university as an assistant professor.

So far, three doctors linked to the university have been detained by investigating agencies as part of the ongoing probe.