February 16, 2016 02:35 am | Updated November 17, 2021 04:55 am IST - NEW DELHI:
Syed Abdul Rehman Geelani at his residence in Zakir Nagar, New Delhi. Photo: Meeta Ahlawat
The Delhi Police on Monday slapped sedition charges against former Delhi University lecturer S.A.R. Geelani at 3 a.m. for allegedly organising an event at the Press Club of India here.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Jatin Narwal said Mr. Geelani was called for questioning and asked about the “anti-India” slogans raised by participants at an event where he was the speaker.
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