Daijiworld Media Network - Kochi (SP)

Kochi, Mar 9: The state police department has taken serious view of the fact that Shiv Sena activists could indulge in moral policing at Marine Drive here on Wednesday March 8 evening in the presence of police personnel who failed to stop them. The department which deemed it irresponsible on the part of a sub-inspector and eight constables posted at the spot to have allowed Shiv Sena activists to indulge in this activity, has suspended them. Some scribes were also witness to this incident.

On Wednesday March 8, Shiv Sena activists had taken out a huge procession under the title, 'Stop Love Under Umbrella'. During the procession, the activists had castigated a couple sitting near the walkway. The boy and girl were threatened to vacate the spot forthwith. Some of them even attacked the two with sticks, and warned them never to come back. This happened in full police glare. As the presence of Shiv Sena activists was huge, additional police forces were summoned to the spot and the situation was brought under control.

In connection with this incident, six Shiv Sainiks were arrested. They have been charged with mischief-mongering in the public and taking out procession without obtaining permission.

It is learnt that so far no one has come forward to file complaint against the tormentors. A few days back, the Shiva Sena activists had posed threats to a couple seated near the walkway after which the youth had committed suicide. A video in which some Shiv Sainiks were seen harassing this couple at Alekal Beach on Valentine's Day had become viral in social websites.