One held for banging head of couple under superstition in Kerala

One person was held in Palakkad district in Kerala in connection with banging the heads of a newly married couple last week.

Subhash, a native of Pallassana in the suburbs of Palakkad, had banged the heads of a couple against each other as they were entering the house after marriage. It was cited as a superstitious practice being followed by a section in the region.

A video of the forceful banging of the heads of the couple by Subash had gone viral on social media and triggered strong protests. The Kerala Women's Commission had also taken a case suo motto on the matter. Subsequently, the police took a case suo motu.

Kollengode police registered a case for causing hurt and insulting women.

The incident also triggered a strong demand for ending such practices that cause hurt to people.