Pilibhit Madrassa NOC Fraud: FIR Filed Against Seven Including Afshan Khan
Seven people, including Afshan Khan, face charges after a Pilibhit madrasa was illegally relocated using a forged NOC.
The legal net has tightened around the operators of 'Madrasa Yaadgare Islam Khan' in Pilibhit. Following a direct order from the court, local authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against seven individuals, including the madrasa operator, Afshan Khan, for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated NOC fraud to illegally relocate the institution.
The Roots of the Deception
The controversy dates back to 2010, when the madrasa was first granted temporary recognition. At that time, the institution was officially approved to operate within Mirpur village. However, the situation took a turn in 2022 when the madrasa was suddenly shifted to a new location in Museli Mustaqil, situated in the Bisalpur Tehsil.
The relocation was not a simple administrative move. According to investigators, the shift was made possible through the submission of a forged No Objection Certificate (NOC), which misled authorities into believing the transfer was legitimate.
How the Fraud Was Exposed
The illegal operation came to light after a local resident, Saif Khan, raised a red flag. He filed a formal complaint alleging that the institution had been moved through the use of illegal and fraudulent documentation.
Taking the complaint seriously, a departmental investigation was launched. The probe yielded startling results: the NOC presented to facilitate the relocation to Museli Mustaqil was confirmed to be a forgery. This revelation stripped the institution of its legal standing in the new location.
Administrative Crackdown and Legal Action
Once the forgery was established, the authorities moved swiftly to rectify the situation. The following actions were taken:
- Cancellation of Recognition: The official recognition of the institution was revoked.
- NOC Annulment: The fraudulent transfer NOC was formally cancelled.
- Closure Order: The operator was ordered to immediately shut down the facility operating in Museli.
- Mandatory Relocation: The madrasa was instructed to move back to its original approved site in Mirpur village.
While the administrative penalties were issued first, the matter has now entered the criminal justice system. The registration of the FIR against Afshan Khan and six other accomplices marks a significant escalation, as the accused now face police investigation for the forgery and fraud used to deceive the state authorities.