Case registered against lecturer Dr. Arun Ullal over hate speech allegations
Mangaluru: A case has been registered at the Mangaluru CEN Police Station against lecturer Dr. Arun Ullal, who is accused of delivering a hate speech that allegedly sought to incite discord between communities.
The incident reportedly took place during a program where Arun Ullal made comments that were deemed divisive. The speech drew widespread backlash on social media, with demands for legal action against him. Responding to the outcry, the police registered a case against Ullal.
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Activist Muneer Katipalla stated, "Dr. Arun Ullal has been charged under sections related to promoting enmity and religious discrimination, which is a welcome move. However, the case has been filed under the IT Section at Mangaluru CEN Police Station, which is inappropriate. The incident did not occur on social media but during a program at Keshava Shishu Mandir in the Kinya village of Ullal Police Station limits. The event was organized by the committee of the school, and leaders like Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, who provided a platform for such speeches, should also be named as accused. Registering the case under the IT Section weakens it and increases the chances of the accused getting away. The Mangaluru Police Commissioner should take note of this and ensure the FIR is strengthened so that those spreading communal hatred do not evade justice.”
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