Muslim groom dressed as Koragajja case: Two arrested

Vitla: The Vitla police have arrested two persons in connection with the viral video in which a Muslim bridegroom allegedly dressed as Hindu deity Koragajja was seen dancing at a wedding reception party.

The incident has sparked outrage, and a case has been filed against the youth for hurting religious sentiments.

The arrested are Ahmed Mujitabu (28) and Moideen Munish (19).

Azeez, a resident of Kolnad, got his daughter married to a resident of Uppala near Manjeshwar in the district of Kasargod. The wedding took place in the afternoon. The same night, the groom arrived at the house of the bride with more than 50 of his friends for dinner.

The groom’s party made him wear cap made of arecanut plant and took him in a procession. They even painted the groom like Koragajja and made him dance and filmed it.