Another interfaith couple thrashed by gang in Haveri, seven arrested

NT Correspondent

Haveri: Days after an interfaith couple were ambushed by a gang of 6 men, another case of moral policing has emerged in Haveri district.

An interfaith couple was thrashed by a gang of nine men near a temple on Friday in Byadgi. The incident came to light after the victims filed a complaint and police have arrested seven men in the case on Saturday.

An interfaith couple was stopped and questioned by a gang of nine men. After their questions were objected to by the couple, the gang resorted to violence, police reportedly said.

The couple worked at the same place and had stopped their bike for a chat when they were attacked.

The attackers believed that the couple were in a relationship and thrashed them. The girl’s father and the victim together filed a complaint at the Byadgi Police Station.