A professor of chemistry at the Jadhavpur University was on Friday arrested for allegedly spreading derogatory messages against 'respectable people' through the internet.
"Professor Ambikesh Mohapatra has been arrested for spreading derogatory messages against respectable persons," Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police (south suburban division) Sujoy Chanda said.
He, however, refused to divulge the names of the 'respectable persons' who have been defamed in the e-mail. He was arrested and taken to the East Jadavpur Police station early on Friday.