Archive · 20 May 2025
Ashoka Professor Held in Custody, Colleagues Provide Support
An Ashoka University professor named Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested for things he said on social media about Operation Sindoor.
His colleagues are staying with him at the police station to support him.
The police said he was arrested because of a complaint from Renu Bhatia.
The professor's lawyers are contesting the arrest.
Some people think the professor's words were wrong but that arresting him was too harsh.
Others feel that the professor's words were dangerous and that justified the arrest.
The court will decide what happens next.
Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad remains in custody at Rai police station in Sonipat.
Mahmudabad's colleagues are maintaining a presence at the police station in shifts.
The arrest followed complaints regarding his social media comments on Operation Sindoor.
The police complaint was initiated by Renu Bhatia and Yogesh Jatheri.
The professor's lawyers argued in court, and police sought remand.
- Who
- Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Renu Bhatia, Yogesh Jatheri, Ashoka University faculty, and police.
- What
- Arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad following comments on social media.
- When
- Since Sunday morning, with a court hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Rai police station, Sonipat; Sonipat court.
- Why
- Arrested due to comments on Operation Sindoor, potentially endangering India's sovereignty.
Ashoka University Faculty and Supporters
Haryana State Women's Commission
Severity of Comments
Ashoka University Faculty and Supporters
Comments, though inappropriate, do not warrant arrest; arrest is disproportionate.
Haryana State Women's Commission
Comments were inappropriate and warrant arrest.
- Arrested
- Ali Khan Mahmudabad
- University
- Ashoka University
- Charges
- Comments on Operation Sindoor, endangering India's sovereignty
- Complainants
- Renu Bhatia, Yogesh Jatheri
- Legal Representation
- Kapil Dev Balyan
- Current Location
- Rai police station, Sonipat
Sources
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'His mistake is his name': Congress slams 'BJP’s manufactured rage' after arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad
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Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Ashoka University professor, held over Operation Sindoor post | All you need to know
Lucknow locals say Ali Khan was deliberately targeted
Thought police: on a professor’s arrest
Who is Renu Bhatia? Haryana women’s panel head & BJP member for 36 years in Ashoka prof row
SC agrees to hear Ashoka University associate professor's plea against arrest today or tomorrow
