Ashoka University professor arrested over remarks against Operation Sindoor
PTC News Desk: An associate professor and head of Political Science department at Ashoka University in Haryana was arrested after his social media post related to Operation Sindoor.
The professor, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, was taken into custody in Delhi after a complaint was filed by a member of the BJP’s youth wing. The Haryana State Commission for Women had also issued a notice to him regarding his remarks.
Mahmudabad in his post allegedly questioned the applause from right-wing supporters for Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and suggested that same people should also voice their concern against victims of mob lynching and arbitrary demolision of homes. However he said that his comments were misinterpreted.
The arrest has ignited a debate on social media, with numerous political figures and academics expressing solidarity with the professor. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the action, arguing that the professor’s post was neither anti-national nor misogynistic, and accused the police of singling out individuals for sharing their views.
"Utterly condemnable. If true, Haryana police reportedly arrested him from Delhi, violating legal process. This targets an individual for his opinions; his post wasn’t anti-national or misogynistic. A mere complaint by a BJP worker made Haryana police take action," Owaisi tweeted.
CPI(M) Poliburo member Subhashini Ali also slammed the arrest, calling it "just shocking".
- With inputs from agencies
