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Moral policing: Bond execution to maintain peace for prescribed time in Karnataka made must

This comes close on the heels of seven right wing activists assaulting three men at Someshwar Beach near Mangaluru a few days ago.

published on : 4th June 2023
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Moral policing: Five Hindutva activists including one minor held for 'beating' youths in Mangaluru

Three teams have been formed to nab other suspects and the arrested persons have been booked for rioting and attempted murder.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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‘Moral policing’: 3 boys beaten up by right-wing activists at Someshwar beach in Mangaluru

The boys, who hail from Kannur and Kasargod in Kerala were with their friends, three girls belonging to a different faith were allegedly assaulted by four to five activists.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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Moral policing: Group threatens boy, girl in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

The sources said that an argument broke out between the youths and the girl when she and her friend came out of the chat centre.

published on : 26th May 2023
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The purpose of privacy beyond privilege

Moral policing where romance and sexuality are concerned is a major societal issue, one with deep cultural roots.

published on : 16th March 2023
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Muslim youth assaulted for giving candy to girl in Karnataka's Bantwal

When the bus reached Kelinja at Veerakambha, six persons Chandrashekar, Prajwal, Rohith and three others entered the bus and assaulted victim Shakir and got down from the bus.

published on : 15th January 2023
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Youth abducted, thrashed, stripped for befriending Hindu girl in Dakshina Kannada

The victim, Afidh, was allegedly stripped and brutally assaulted by 10 to 12 people who also stole his mobile phone and purse.

published on : 6th January 2023
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‘Moral policing’ notice of flat association for bachelors kicks up row

The notice also warns that non-compliance or unnecessary quarrels with the watchman will invite police action, and the information will be passed on to parents or guardians.

published on : 5th January 2023
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Stop moral policing and harassment, say IIT Madras students

Students of IIT Madras on Monday observed a symbolic silent and peaceful ‘Hug Day’,  protesting what they termed as increasing moral policing and sexual harassment on the campus.

published on : 24th April 2018
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Moral policing: IIT Madras student abused for hugging 

In an act of moral policing, a female student of IIT Madras was harassed and abused by a staff member for giving a social hug to her friend in the campus. 

published on : 21st April 2018
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Hugging row: School has given a sexual twist to a friendly hug, says victim

The school authorities misread a friendly hug and they have been unleashing a false campaign against us, said the boy.

published on : 19th December 2017
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Hugging row: Is liberal Kerala hurtling back to the dark ages

When a boy hugging a girl is all it takes for a school to kick them out, alarm bells should start ringing. Sadly, the episode at St Thomas Central School is no isolated incident.

published on : 19th December 2017