I am a woman. And I have, like millions of women around the world, experienced moral policing, groping and harassment in public places at some point in my life. I've carried fear in my heart.&nbsp;On 19 September, two class 10 students, a girl and a boy, were stopped by those who think of themselves as moral police. These sick people forgot their own morals and forcefully assaulted and sexually harassed the victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is just so problematic on multiple levels.&nbsp;First, who gave these men the right? Who appointed them police officers? Who made them judges?Who gave them the authority to decide where two young people could go, how they should behave, or what punishment they deserve?&nbsp;Second, the victim's identity was exposed as the now-viral video got widely circulated. Trauma is turned into content. It's forwarded, reposted, commented on, made political and argued over. Because guess what, we all want to be social media influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Third and the biggest, most shameless is the reaction from Bihar's sitting ministers and ruling party. Rural Development Minister Shrawon Kumar and JD(U) State President Upendra Kushwaha called this a "small, isolated incident." Seriously, no shame left at all in our politicians?&nbsp;&nbsp;Mob justice of any kind needs to stop in this country. We have a legal system.&nbsp;Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection.&nbsp;Stop dressing up misogyny as morality.&nbsp;&nbsp;Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.&nbsp;And I'm afraid till the time we don't get over our sickening patriarchal mindsets, India's enemy will be its own people.

Mob justice of any kind needs to stop. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.

I am a woman. And I have, like millions of women around the world, experienced moral policing, groping and harassment in public places at some point in my life. I've carried fear in my heart. On 19 September, two class 10 students, a girl and a boy, were stopped by those who think of themselves as moral police. These sick people forgot their own morals and forcefully assaulted and sexually harassed the victims. This is just so problematic on multiple levels. First, who gave these men the right? Who appointed them police officers? Who made them judges? Who gave them the authority to decide where two young people could go, how they should behave, or what punishment they deserve? Second, the victim's identity was exposed as the now-viral video got widely circulated. Trauma is turned into content. It's forwarded, reposted, commented on, made political and argued over. Because guess what, we all want to be social media influencers. Third and the biggest, most shameless is the reaction from Bihar's sitting ministers and ruling party. Rural Development Minister Shrawon Kumar and JD(U) State President Upendra Kushwaha called this a "small, isolated incident." Seriously, no shame left at all in our politicians? Mob justice of any kind needs to stop in this country. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands. And I'm afraid till the time we don't get over our sickening patriarchal mindsets, India's enemy will be its own people.

Mob justice of any kind needs to stop. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.

The Verdict | Moral policing isn’t culture or discipline, it’s crime

In response to the wave of protests organised by women that were started by outrage over the murder of Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the Islamic Republic's morality police, Iran increased pressure on celebrities and journalists on Thursday.&nbsp;

Athletes, musicians, actors, and filmmakers have all supported the protests. Many people took it as a sign when the national football team stayed in their black tracksuits during the playing of the anthems before a match in Vienna against Senegal.&nbsp;

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"We will take action against the celebrities who have fanned the flames of the riots," Tehran provincial governor Mohsen Mansouri stated, according to the ISNA news agency.

Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei similarly charged that "those who became famous thanks to supporting from the system have joined the enemy when times are difficult".&nbsp;

The alerts followed nearly two weeks of nationwide protests in Iran and a bloody crackdown that, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International, was marked by "ruthless violence by security forces."&nbsp;

The death of Kurdish woman Amini, 22, three days after her arrest for allegedly disobeying Iran's strict laws requiring women to wear hijabs and modest attire, sparked outrage among the general populace.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-5000-ghost-flights-flew-to-or-from-the-uk-since-2019-report-520875">More than 5,000 ‘ghost flights’ flew to or from the UK since 2019: Report</a>

"Woman, Life, Freedom!" protestors have chanted ever since, in Iran's biggest demonstrations in almost three years, in which women have brazenly burned their headscarves and shaved their hair.&nbsp;

President Ebrahim Raisi emphasised that, despite "grief and sorrow" over Amini's murder, public security "is the red line of the Islamic Republic of Iran and no one is allowed to break the law and cause chaos".

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In response to the wave of protests organised by women that were started by outrage over the murder of Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the Islamic Republic's morality police, Iran increased pressure on celebrities and journalists on Thursday.

In response to the wave of protests organised by women that were started by outrage over the murder of Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the Islamic Republic's morality police, Iran increased pressure on celebrities and journalists on Thursday. Athletes, musicians, actors, and filmmakers have all supported the protests. Many people took it as a sign when the national football team stayed in their black tracksuits during the playing of the anthems before a match in Vienna against Senegal. Kurdish women in Northern Syria cut their hair and burn their headscarves in solidarity with the women of Iran and in protest of the murder of their Kurdish sister Mahsa Zhina Amini.#MahsaAmini #ZhinaAmini pic.twitter.com/aKJ21gbCns — Yashar Ali 🐘 یاشار (@yashar) September 27, 2022 × "We will take action against the celebrities who have fanned the flames of the riots," Tehran provincial governor Mohsen Mansouri stated, according to the ISNA news agency. Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei similarly charged that "those who became famous thanks to supporting from the system have joined the enemy when times are difficult". The alerts followed nearly two weeks of nationwide protests in Iran and a bloody crackdown that, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International, was marked by "ruthless violence by security forces." The death of Kurdish woman Amini, 22, three days after her arrest for allegedly disobeying Iran's strict laws requiring women to wear hijabs and modest attire, sparked outrage among the general populace. Also Read: More than 5,000 ‘ghost flights’ flew to or from the UK since 2019: Report "Woman, Life, Freedom!" protestors have chanted ever since, in Iran's biggest demonstrations in almost three years, in which women have brazenly burned their headscarves and shaved their hair. President Ebrahim Raisi emphasised that, despite "grief and sorrow" over Amini's murder, public security "is the red line of the Islamic Republic of Iran and no one is allowed to break the law and cause chaos". (with inputs from agencies)

Iran stepped up pressure on celebrities and journalists over Mahsa Amini protests

Women lawmakers in Tanzania have called for an apology to a Member of Parliament who was told to leave the National Assembly because of her tight-fitting trousers.

Condester Sichwale, a female Tanzanian lawmaker, was expelled from parliament on Tuesday for wearing "strange" clothing.

Following a protest about her dress from another legislator, Hussein Amar, she was thrown out by Job Ndugai, the speaker of the house.

"Go dress up well, and...Join us back later," the Speaker Job Ndugai told Condester Sichwale.

Ndugai said this after a male MP said, "Some of our sisters are wearing strange clothes...What are they showing to the society?"

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Hussein Amar argued that the parliament was a reflection of society, citing a portion of the parliament's rules forbidding female legislators from wearing tight jeans.

Speaker Job Ndugai said that this was not the first time he had received a complaint regarding the clothing of female Members of Parliament, and instructed chamber orderlies to refuse access to anyone who was dressed inappropriately.

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Women lawmakers in Tanzania have called for an apology to a Member of Parliament who was told to leave the National Assembly because of her tight-fitting trousers.

Women lawmakers in Tanzania have called for an apology to a Member of Parliament who was told to leave the National Assembly because of her tight-fitting trousers. Condester Sichwale, a female Tanzanian lawmaker, was expelled from parliament on Tuesday for wearing "strange" clothing. Following a protest about her dress from another legislator, Hussein Amar, she was thrown out by Job Ndugai, the speaker of the house. "Go dress up well, and...Join us back later," the Speaker Job Ndugai told Condester Sichwale. Ndugai said this after a male MP said, "Some of our sisters are wearing strange clothes...What are they showing to the society?" 📌 KICKED OUT 🔴 Tanzanian MP Condester Michael Sichlwe caused a stir in parliament in Dodoma today 'by wearing black tight-fitting trousers, and yellow top'. Speaker of Parliament Job Ndugai threw her out for wearing 'non-parliamentary attire'. 📷 @Hakingowi pic.twitter.com/n8vxabWLQV — Louis Jadwong (@Jadwong) June 1, 2021 × Hussein Amar argued that the parliament was a reflection of society, citing a portion of the parliament's rules forbidding female legislators from wearing tight jeans. Speaker Job Ndugai said that this was not the first time he had received a complaint regarding the clothing of female Members of Parliament, and instructed chamber orderlies to refuse access to anyone who was dressed inappropriately. (With inputs from agencies)

'Go dress up well': Female MP removed from Tanzania Parliament for wearing tight pants

After a couple was thrashed and forced out of the Dum Dum Metro Station in Kolkata on Tuesday, many youngers on Wednesday offered free hugs to people outside Dum Dum metro station and Tollygunge metro station as a mark of protest against moral policing.&nbsp;

"Hugging is not something visually perverted, it's a sign of affection," protesters said.

The Kolkata Metro officials in an official statement on Facebook said that they were trying to look into the incident, saying that no complaint had been registered. "We are trying to get to the bottom of it," said the organization, adding that it was against "moral policing".

Reports say that the couple had been standing in the senior citizen compartment because there was a lot of rush, because of which the boy had kept his hand on the girl's shoulder for protection. The two were initially verbally harassed by the crowd when finally the girl replied and the situation got worse.&nbsp;

Speaking out against the incident, noted author Taslima Nasreen tweeted: "A young couple embraced in Kolkata metro. It made a bunch of frustrated old losers angry. They beat them up. Scenes of hatred are allowed. Scenes of love are considered obscene."

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Kolkata Metro had at first denied the incident, even as photographs of the beating went viral on social media

After a couple was thrashed and forced out of the Dum Dum Metro Station in Kolkata on Tuesday, many youngers on Wednesday offered free hugs to people outside Dum Dum metro station and Tollygunge metro station as a mark of protest against moral policing. "Hugging is not something visually perverted, it's a sign of affection," protesters said. The Kolkata Metro officials in an official statement on Facebook said that they were trying to look into the incident, saying that no complaint had been registered. "We are trying to get to the bottom of it," said the organization, adding that it was against "moral policing". Reports say that the couple had been standing in the senior citizen compartment because there was a lot of rush, because of which the boy had kept his hand on the girl's shoulder for protection. The two were initially verbally harassed by the crowd when finally the girl replied and the situation got worse. Speaking out against the incident, noted author Taslima Nasreen tweeted: "A young couple embraced in Kolkata metro. It made a bunch of frustrated old losers angry. They beat them up. Scenes of hatred are allowed. Scenes of love are considered obscene." Youngsters offer 'free hugs' to people outside Dum Dum metro station in kolkata', as a mark of protest against people who had reportedly beaten up a couple for hugging in the metro. Protesters say,'Hugging is not something visually perverted, it's a sign of affection' #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/Hr3UwVXfpY — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2018 ×

After couple is beaten up in Kolkata metro, youngsters offer free hugs to travellers

A 24-year-old Spanish woman was refused entry into the apartment complex of an Indian bachelor in the northern Indian city of Gurgaon. &nbsp;

The Spanish woman was stopped by security guards at the Palm Grove Heights complex, where Mohit Agarwal was staying, and told girls were not allowed into&nbsp;unmarried men&#39;s homes.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old had arrived in India last month to intern with a human rights group and had intended to stay with Agarwal for a few days.&nbsp;

&quot;There was no basis from&nbsp;(sic) stopping her to enter my house, except that these guys took it upon themselves to morally police us,&quot; Agarwal wrote in a Facebook post.&nbsp;

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Agarwal&#39;s post immediately went viral, with numerous people condemning the moral policing.&nbsp;

The Palm Grove Heights complex is run by the US-based Colliers International real estate management firm which, according to multiple media reports, said the &quot;exclusion&quot; rules were framed by the residents&#39; society.&nbsp;

&quot;It&nbsp;was super humiliating. With all the shameful insinuations flying around. Less for us and more for the person who has just landed in India -- ironically a mild taste of what human rights violation in India feels like. Finally she had to go rent a hotel,&quot; Agarwal wrote.

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The 24-year-old Spaniard was stopped by security guards and told women were not allowed in unmarried men's homes

A 24-year-old Spanish woman was refused entry into the apartment complex of an Indian bachelor in the northern Indian city of Gurgaon. The Spanish woman was stopped by security guards at the Palm Grove Heights complex, where Mohit Agarwal was staying, and told girls were not allowed into unmarried men's homes. The 24-year-old had arrived in India last month to intern with a human rights group and had intended to stay with Agarwal for a few days. "There was no basis from (sic) stopping her to enter my house, except that these guys took it upon themselves to morally police us," Agarwal wrote in a Facebook post. Agarwal's post immediately went viral, with numerous people condemning the moral policing. The Palm Grove Heights complex is run by the US-based Colliers International real estate management firm which, according to multiple media reports, said the "exclusion" rules were framed by the residents' society. "It was super humiliating. With all the shameful insinuations flying around. Less for us and more for the person who has just landed in India -- ironically a mild taste of what human rights violation in India feels like. Finally she had to go rent a hotel," Agarwal wrote. (WION)

India: Bachelor not allowed to host Spanish woman in his home

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