Kerala resident booked for ‘defaming’ Koragajja
The Hindu
The Vitla police on Friday booked Umarulla Bashit of Uppala in Kerala and others for allegedly defaming Koragajja, a revered spirit in Dakshina Kannada. In his complaint, Chetan from Vitla Padnuru vil
The Vitla police on Friday booked Umarulla Bashit of Uppala in Kerala and others for allegedly defaming Koragajja, a revered spirit in Dakshina Kannada.
In his complaint, Chetan from Vitla Padnuru village of Bantwal taluk, said Bashit was the bridegroom at a wedding ceremony at the residence of Aziz in Salethur, Kolnadu village, Bantwal taluk on Thursday. Bashit wore the attire of Koragajja and danced along with his friends in a way that defamed Koragajja. He also circulated video clippings of the dance on social media platforms.
Chetan accused Bashit and his friends of hurting sentiments of persons who revered Koragajja. He sought action against Bashit and other members who were part of the ceremony.
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