moral-policing

KOLLAM: Latest reports suggest that 3 people have been arrested in connection with a moral policing incident in Kollam. According to sources, a 5-member gang attacked a married couple who were travelling in a car on Tuesday night. The accused have been identified as Suni, Kannan and Vijayalal, all natives of Kavanad.

The incident happened at Kavanad around 10.30 pm on Tuesday while the couple was returning back to their home. On their way back, the car was stopped for some minor repair works. The 5-member gang, who reached the place at the time, began to hurl abuses at the couple and even attacked them.

The complaint, filed by the couple, says that the accused even tried to manhandle the woman. Police said that they have intensified the search for the other two gang members.