New Delhi, December 11: A question in a third-semester end term examination, held at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), asked law students whether or not a Muslim committed a crime if he kills a cow in presence of Hindus. The controversial question formed a part of the Law of Crimes-I paper held on December 7. Anna University Announces Re-exam Dates 2018 for UG & PG Courses. 

“Ahmed, a Muslim kills a cow in a market in the presence of Rohit, Tushar, Manav and Rahul, who are Hindus. Has Ahmed committed any offence?” This was the question. An uproar erupted after a picture of the question paper went viral on social media, prompting Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia ordering an inquiry into the incident, reported Indian Express.

“It is very bizarre and seems to be an attempt to disturb the harmony of society. We won’t tolerate such misconduct. I am ordering an inquiry, and if found true, strongest action will be taken,” Sisodia said. Authorities at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) later said it 'regretted' the question and decided to 'delete' it.

"You cannot connect anything to any religion. Of course, it is bad. We do regret the question, and as of now the question stands deleted. No marks will be given for it, either for those who have attempted or for those who have not attempted. In future, we will also give an advisory to the examiners, that such questions should not be asked," GGSIPU Registrar Satnam Singh was quoted as saying. JNU Online Entrance Exam Will Be Held in May by NTA. 

The varsity also clarified that students will not be evaluated on their answer. Bilal Anwar Khan, a Supreme Court lawyer, tweeted the image of the question paper and said that he had sent an email to GGSIPU, raising the matter. However, the varsity is yet to respond, Khan said.

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