moral policing
UP Police Officer Transferred After Moral Policing Incident Involving Siblings at Temple Park
Dec 16, 2025 12:43 pm CST
A station house officer in Uttar Pradesh was transferred after inappropriately questioning a brother and sister at a temple park, advising the girl not to venture out without a guardian. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked criticism of police overreach and unnecessary moral policing in the name of women's safety.
Bengal Police Officer Sparks Outrage with Controversial Statements About Women's Behavior and Alcohol Consumption
Oct 31, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A West Bengal police officer, Additional Superintendent Laltu Haldar, has ignited controversy with his statements condemning women who consume alcohol during festivals, claiming their behavior is harming society. His remarks come amid broader debates about women's safety in the region following a recent sexual assault case at a medical college in Durgapur.
Right-Wing Group Confronts Models Over Western Attire at Miss Rishikesh Pageant
Oct 05, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Members of Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan confronted contestants at the Miss Rishikesh beauty pageant over their Western attire, claiming it spoiled local culture. Despite the heated exchange between the right-wing group's president and participants, the event proceeded as scheduled with support from Lions Club Rishikesh organizers.