THRISSUR: A complaint has been filed against a Temple Komaram (Velichappadu) in a case related to the suicide of a housewife in Thrissur.

The complaint has been filed by the brother of the woman who committed suicide at Manalur on Wednesday. She was also the mother of two children.

In between temple rituals, the Komaram had remarked that the woman’s character was virtueless. The woman held felt humiliated by this statement and she committed suicide.

The Komaram’s commandment was that the woman should apologise to the Goddess’ idol. The ceremony was attended by about 200 persons. Interestingly, Komaram lives in the locality where woman lived.

The complainant has requested the police to book him for abetting suicide. “Komaram had made such a statement under the influence of his friend and there should also be action against him,” the complaint said.