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Jamia Millia Islamia Calls Viral ‘Nikah’ Notice Fake, Files Police Complaint

Officials urged the campus community to ignore the message, calling it an attempt to tarnish the university.

Overview

  • The circulating item dated February 20 falsely claimed the university would arrange nikah for boys and girls found together during Ramadan.
  • In a February 24 circular, Jamia declared the purported notice “totally fake” and said no such directive was ever issued.
  • The university lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police, with a cyber cell filing noted by independent fact-checkers.
  • Administrators told students and staff not to take the viral post seriously, stating it appeared aimed at maligning the institution’s image.
  • Fact-checkers flagged inconsistencies in the forged document, including a mismatched signature date on the deputy registrar’s line.