DU professor held over social media post

May 21, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 21 : Delhi University professor Dr Ratan Lal on Friday arrested for allegedly making a malicious post on Facebook intended to outrage religious feelings, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North, Sagar Singh Kalsi said.
According to the Delhi Police, a complaint was recieved on May 17 night against Ratan Lal regarding a deliberate and malicious post on Facebook intended to outrage religious feelings by insulting a religion/religious beliefs.
The case was registered under sections 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Cyber Police Station North District and an investigation has been taken up.