New Delhi. The dispute over the Gyanvapi disputed structure of Varanasi is not taking its name to end. Amidst the controversy over the temple and the mosque, the Professor of History of Delhi University had given an objectionable statement regarding the Shivling found in the Gyanvapi disputed structure. Ratan Lal, Professor of History of Delhi University, while sharing the photo of Shivling on Facebook, wrote – If this is Shiva Linga, then it seems that Shiva ji was also circumcised. He had come under the target of people only after this remark made about Shivling. He was constantly being criticized on social media. The professor had also come under the target of political parties. At the same time, now he has been arrested.
Following the arrest made by the Cyber Cell late on Friday night, the Students Federation of India (SFI) and All India Students Association (AISA) staged a protest and blocked the road outside Cyber PS, North District. On the one hand where Prof. Ratanlal has been arrested for inciting religious sentiments by posting a post in the Gyanvapi episode, while Prof. The lawyer of the accused is busy in terming this arrest as illegitimate.
Giving information about the matter, police officials said that the Northern District Cyber Cell had received a complaint against the professor. He was accused of making fun of Shivling in his social media post. The cyber cell registered a case against the professor late on Tuesday night. Later, after gathering evidence against him, he was arrested from Maurice Nagar on Friday night.
Said this while clarifying the post
After the case was registered against himself, the professor clarified on this saying that he did not intend to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. Being a historian, he presented his side while reviewing the Shivling case. Let us tell you, Ratan Lal had written a letter to the Prime Minister asking for the license of AK-56 rifle, apart from demanding protection for his family after the post heated up.