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IIT Bombay imposes penalty on students involved in derogatory play

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has sparked controversy by issuing a penalty notice amounting to Rs 1.2 lakh on a student involved in a play titled "Raahovan", which allegedly portrayed Bhagwan Ram and Sita in a derogatory manner.
This disciplinary action follows objections raised by some students who deemed the play disrespectful to Hinduism and its revered figures.
The incident occurred during the institute’s Performing Arts Festival held in March this year, where the play "Raahovan" was showcased.
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