PALAKKAD: The archaic wedding of Pallassana was much discussed in Kerala. However, now the police have arrested relative Subash who banged the bridegroom's head together as part of the bygone ritual. Earlier, the women’s commission took a suo moto case regarding the ritual and asked Kollengode police to initiate actions immediately.

It was on June 25 that the incident took place. Newlywed Sachin and Sajila were about to enter the house when Subash, a relative of Sachin banged the bridegroom's head together with real force. The impact was sudden and palpable as Sajila burst into tears turning inconsolable.

Kozhikode Mukkam native Sajila later took to Instagram and uploaded the video. Wide reactions poured in which forced the women’s commission to take a suo moto case.