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Dentist who mocked Ketan Agarwal's death suspended for 5 years by dental body

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • A dentist, Muskan Soni, has been suspended for five years by the All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) for mocking the death of Ketan Agarwal.
  • Soni made offensive remarks about Agarwal's death in an Instagram Story, leading to widespread social media outrage.
  • The suspension comes amid the ongoing investigation into Ketan Agarwal's murder, for which his fiancรฉe and her alleged lover are in police custody.

Dentist Muskan Soni has been suspended for five years by the All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA). The disciplinary action stems from an Instagram Story where Soni allegedly mocked the death of Ketan Agarwal, a move that sparked significant social media outrage.

That guy, he had no hair. If you say such lies, you will obviously die.

โ€” Muskan SoniThese were the remarks Soni made in an Instagram Story that led to widespread outrage and her subsequent suspension.

In the viral video, Soni made remarks deemed "highly inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful" regarding Agarwal's passing. She stated, "That guy, he had no hair. If you say such lies, you will obviously die." Following the backlash, Soni issued a video apology expressing regret for her comments.

The AIDSA's suspension order cited Soni's actions as a violation of the association's constitution, code of conduct, and ethical values. She has been removed from her position as Treasurer of AIDSA's Madhya Pradesh unit and suspended from membership for five years. During this period, she cannot represent AIDSA in any official capacity or participate in its activities.

Dr. Muskan Soni, appointed as Treasurer, AIDSA Madhya Pradesh, has been found to have committed acts of indiscipline and made highly inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful remarks regarding the late Mr. Ketan Agrawal, in violation of the Constitution, Code of Conduct, and ethical values of AIDSA.

โ€” AIDSA suspension orderThis quote from the official suspension order details the reasons for Soni's disciplinary action.

This suspension occurs while police continue their investigation into Ketan Agarwal's murder. Authorities allege that Agarwal was killed by his fiancรฉe, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, on June 18. Both are currently in police custody, and investigators are examining Agarwal's mobile phone for any deleted evidence.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in the National President and in the interest of maintaining the discipline, dignity, and integrity of the Association, Dr. Muskan Soni is hereby suspended from the post of Treasurer, AIDSA Madhya Pradesh, as well as from the membership of the Association for a period of five (05) year, with immediate effect.

โ€” AIDSA suspension orderThis quote outlines the duration and immediate effect of Soni's suspension from the association.
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