Delhi Police arrests DU Professor Ratan Lal over derogatory social media post

21 May, 2022 | Pravina Srivastava

Dr Ratan Lal, a Delhi University professor, was arrested on Friday

Dr Ratan Lal, a Delhi University professor, was arrested on Friday for allegedly publishing a malicious post on Facebook meant to incite religious emotions, according to DCP North Sagar Singh Kalsi.

According to Delhi Police, a case was filed against Ratan Lal on May 17 night involving an intentional and malicious post on Facebook meant to incite religious emotions by insulting a religion or religious beliefs.

The case was filed at Cyber Police Station North District under sections 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and an investigation has begun.