‘Total internal security failure’: DGP orders probe into Al Falah University’s lapses

DGP OP Singh today visited Al Falah University in Faridabad and spent nearly four hours inspecting the campus amid the ongoing probe into a “white-collar” terrorist module allegedly created by some doctors associated with the institution. He later directed senior officials to investigate the “security lapses” that allowed the suspects to operate from within the university.

The DGP, accompanied by ADIG/CID, interacted with security personnel, administrative staff, faculty members, students, nearby villagers and the family of cleric Ishtiyaq, who has been arrested in connection with the case.

Following the campus inspection, he held a joint meeting with the Faridabad Deputy Commissioner and Police Commissioner. He instructed them to trace the missing faculty members linked to the module at the earliest.

“Investigate the security lapses at the university to see how such vicious people were able to make it their hideout and carry such a large quantity of ammunition and weapons. Talk to students. Reassure them that this action is for their safety and against terrorists, and that they need not panic. Deny rumours immediately,” DGP Singh said.

In a post on X, the state police chief detailed his visit, writing, “I spent four hours this morning at Al Falah University with ADIG/CID. I spoke with the security, administrative officers, faculty, students, people from the nearby village and the family members of a cleric. I inspected the terrorists' hideouts.”

He also instructed the district and police authorities to inspect all religious institutions and ensure that “fundamental elements” are not influencing individuals towards sectarianism.

When contacted, DGP Singh said the university’s internal security mechanisms had failed completely. He indicated that vehicles used by the accused doctors were never thoroughly checked.

“The atmosphere within the university campus is good. I spoke with students and staff and none of them mentioned any previous wrongdoing. I have asked officials to investigate the university's internal security,” he told ‘The Tribune’.