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Indian Academic Arrested over Criticism of Conflict with Pakistan
- Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University was arrested on May 18, 2025, by Haryana police in Sonipat over his social media remarks on Operation Sindoor.
- His arrest followed complaints by BJP youth wing member Yogesh Jatheri and summons from the Haryana State Women's Commission citing disparagement of women officers and promoting communal disharmony.
- Two FIRs were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Mahmudabad, including charges of promoting hatred, endangering national integrity, and public mischief related to his posts.
- Mahmudabad defended his posts as praising armed forces’ women officers and urging protection for all citizens, calling the charges a 'new form of censorship and harassment.'
- The Supreme Court agreed to list his petition challenging the arrest, indicating ongoing judicial review of free speech and national security balance.
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Supreme Court Reviews Ashoka University Professor's Arrest Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Supreme Court Reviews Ashoka University Professor's Arrest Over Controversial Social Media Posts The Supreme Court is poised to evaluate a plea involving the arrest of Ashoka University's faculty member, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, following his social media activities related to Operation Sindoor.The case, brought to attention by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, was propelled by the defense of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, re…
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Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested after praising India's military operations against Pakistan while criticising attacks on Indian Muslims
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