Delhi police have asked the government to appoint an officer to confiscate the Class XII books that stated that 36-24-36 is the best figure for females. In a letter written to the home department, the police have also asked the Delhi government to confiscate the printing press responsible for the book.
On the controversial statement on the female body, the textbook titled 'Health And Physical Education' went on to reason that Miss World and Miss University beauty pageants also take this body shape into consideration while judging the contestants. The book also said that 'females are not able to run properly' because 'bones of hips of females are wider' and 'knees are slightly apart.'
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The the investigating officer (IO) wrote the letter a few days ago to the home department, reported The Indian Express, quoting sources. The police have registered an FIR on April 14 after they received a complaint from the CBSE. They had also booked the author, Dr VK Sharma, and the publisher, New Saraswati House.
According to the report, the police have now added new sections — 292 (circulation of obscene material) and 417 (punishment for cheating) — in the FIR.
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CBSE spokesperson Rama Sharma had said the board has set up a committee of experts to review the contents of the book. The book, though taught to CBSE students of Class 12, was not brought out by NCERT.
