Latest Updates: It is a very cruel thing, says CPI(M) leader KK Shailaja on Kerala 'human sacrifice' case
Talking about the Kerala 'human sacrifice' case, CPI(M) leader KK Shailaja said that, "It is a very cruel thing. We are astonished that in a society which achieved this kind of education and empowerment, this is happening. It is because superstitions and false beliefs are still there in society." She further siad that, the duty of scientists, rulers & society is to inculcate scientific temper in society but that is not fulfilled in India. Superstition & black magic still exists in several parts of India. In Kerala, it is not rampant but here also some superstitions are there. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less
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It is a very cruel thing. We are astonished that in a society which achieved this kind of education and empowerment, this is happening. It is because superstitions and false beliefs are still there in society, said. CPI(M) leader KK Shailaja on Kerala 'human sacrifice' case. She further siad that, the duty of scientists, rulers & society is to inculcate scientific temper in society but that is not fulfilled in India. Superstition & black magic still exists in several parts of India. In #Kerala, it is not rampant but here also some superstitions are there.
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HC directs West Bengal DGP, Kolkata police commissioner to form SIT to probe Ekbalpur clashes (PTI)
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CM Bhupendra Patel and others also present (ANI)
'Human sacrifice' in Kerala: Ernakulam District Sessions Court remands the three accused to judicial custody till October 26 (ANI)
