A Symbiosis College teacher was arrested in Pune on August 2, 2023, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The teacher, identified as Milind Jadhav, was teaching a class on secularism when he made some remarks that were deemed offensive to Muslims.
Jadhav was arrested by the Pune City Police after a complaint was filed against him by a student. The student alleged that Jadhav had made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
Jadhav was booked under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings. He was produced in court and remanded in police custody.
The arrest of Jadhav has sparked outrage among teachers and students in Pune. They have called for his release and have accused the police of acting under political pressure.
The police have denied the allegations of political pressure and have said that Jadhav was arrested after a complaint was filed against him.
The case is still under investigation.
Here are some additional details about the incident:
- Jadhav was teaching a class on secularism when he made the remarks.
- The remarks were allegedly made in the context of a discussion about the Charlie Hebdo cartoons.
- The student who filed the complaint is a Muslim.
- Jadhav has been suspended from teaching pending the outcome of the investigation.
The arrest of Jadhav has highlighted the growing sensitivity around religious issues in India. In recent years, there have been a number of cases of people being arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. These cases have often been met with protests and demonstrations.
The arrest of Jadhav has also raised questions about the role of universities in promoting free speech. Some people have argued that Jadhav's arrest is a sign that universities are becoming less tolerant of dissenting views. Others have argued that Jadhav's remarks were deliberately offensive and that he should be held accountable for his actions.