The All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSSA) has suspended the membership of dentist Muskaan Soni and removed her from the post of treasurer of the Madhya Pradesh unit for a period of five years with immediate effect over an Instagram story allegedly mocking the death of Ketan Agarwal.
In the video that went viral, Soni made objectionable remarks about Ketan Agarwal’s death, saying: “This man, he had no hair. If you tell such lies, then obviously you will die.” This caused a huge uproar on social media.
Following the backlash, she released an apology video, expressing regret for her remarks.
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What does the stop order say?
In the suspension order shared on AIDS’ social media, the association said, “Dr Muskan Soni, who has been appointed as the Trustee of AIDS Madhya Pradesh, has been found to have committed acts of indiscipline and made indecent, insulting and highly disrespectful remarks regarding late Mr. Ketan Agrawal, in violation of the Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Values of AIDS.”
“Now, in exercise of the powers vested in the National President and in order to maintain the discipline, dignity and integrity of the Association, Dr. Muskan Soni is hereby suspended from the post of Treasurer of the Madhya Pradesh AIDS Society, as well as from the membership of the Association for a period of five (05) years, with immediate effect,” the order further said.
It also said that during the suspension period, Sonny will not be permitted to represent AIDS in any official capacity, participate in the association’s meetings, committees, conferences, events or organizational activities, or exercise any rights, powers, responsibilities or privileges associated with its office or membership.
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What happens in the Ketan Agarwal murder case?
The comment comes amid the ongoing investigation into Ketan Agarwal’s murder.
The police claimed that Agarwal was murdered by his fiancée Sia Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, at Lohagad Fort in Pune district on June 18. Both are currently in police custody.
On Wednesday, police said that Agarwal’s mobile phone remained in the possession of his fiancée Siya Goyal for some time before she handed it over to his family, police said. PTI a report.
During Monday’s court hearing, prosecutors said investigators wanted to ascertain whether Goyal deleted or destroyed any evidence from Agarwal’s phone while he was with her.
This application was filed while seeking extension of police custody of Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary.
Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death from a cliff at Lohagad Fort in Pune district on June 18 by Goyal and her alleged lover Chaudhary.
The two, who were arrested after the incident, have been remanded in police custody until July 3. Agarwal and Goyal were scheduled to get married in November this year.
