Some madrasas turning into conspiracy centers, says Vijayvargiya:Minister calls Khandwa fake note case alarming; urges strict monitoring of madrasas

The recovery of nearly Rs20 lakh in counterfeit currency from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district has triggered a political storm, with Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya linking the incident to the rise of ‘illegal and divisive activities’ in the state. ‘Not just fake notes, but a deeper conspiracy’ Speaking to reporters in Indore before a review meeting on city development projects, Vijayvargiya said the case was not just about counterfeit money but an alarming indication of social and ideological manipulation under the guise of education. Earlier, madrasas were centres of faith. Unfortunately, some have turned into centres of conspiracy. Many people from outside the state are coming here in the name of education but are misleading students and promoting suspicious activities. he said. Call for strict monitoring of madrasas The minister urged Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to frame stringent rules and a robust monitoring system for madrasa operations. Citing growing complaints about unregulated institutions, Vijayvargiya said, The Khandwa incident is alarming. It raises serious concerns about internal security and demands a statewide review. He added that a transparent framework for management and inspection of madrasas is essential to prevent misuse in the name of education. ‘Some institutions misusing faith for illegal gains’ Vijayvargiya also hinted that certain organizations may be misusing religious institutions for unlawful financial activities. Some institutions could be involved in illegal economic operations under the cover of faith. The government has already activated its investigative agencies, and strict action will follow against those found guilty. he said. Fake currency racket traced to inter-state network The case came to light after Maharashtra Police arrested Zuber Ansari and his associate Nazim Ansari in Malegaon with fake notes worth Rs10 lakh. Following the arrest, Khandwa Police raided the madrasa in Paithiya village under Jawar police station limits, recovering counterfeit notes worth Rs19.78 lakh from Zuber’s rented room. Police suspect Zuber is part of a larger counterfeit currency network operating across states. Originally from Burhanpur district, he had been living in the madrasa for a few months while working as an Imam. Authorities have confirmed that both accused are being interrogated to trace others involved in the racket.