Shiv Sena's moral policing in Kerala on International Women's Day

In a yet another incident of moral policing, a group of Shiv Sena activists on Wednesday threatened and manhandled couples who were sitting at Marine Drive in Kochi.

The motley group of Shiv Sena supporters wielding canes, held a march across Marine Drive. In the video they can be seen threatening and chasing away couples who were sitting in the Marine Drive area.

Incidentally, all this took place in the presence of policemen. The group was marching with placards that said 'Stop crime against girls'. One of the placards read, "love under umbrellas must be stopped."

The activists also hurled abuses at the couples to the shock of the citizens, who were mortified by the sight. Eyewitnesses of the incident said that the group leader was brandishing the cane at unaware couples.

Following the incident, six men belonging to Shiv Sena were arrested under non-bailable offence. Sources said that the group had not taken permission to hold the protest at Marine Drive.

Rumours are rife that youths will carry out a 'Kiss of Love' protest in Kochi on Thursday against the incident.

In 2014, an incident of  moral policing triggered a massive protest after an online campaign by youths who condemned the incident.