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TELL US: Do we need moral policing?

Cops in Ghaziabad nabbed couples sitting in compromising positions in Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park. We ask you if it's fair to drive couples away from the few havens where they find the much-needed space or is it just plain moral policing?

In a country that is almost always starved for space, couples have often had to resort to parks, beaches and other such spots for some private time.

These couples become soft targets for policemen who often spoilsport by invading upon these private moments.

In a recent operation, which Ghaziabad police called 'Operation Majnu', many couples were caught in compromising positions at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Park.

While some of them tried to flee the place, the police questioned the others who were caught unawares.

Some of these majnus were even made to do sit ups and were warned to not come and repeat the act.

In the midst of this, the young women, embarrassed thoroughly, hid their faces behind their dupattas as video cameras threatened to expose their identity.

Couples in India have often found themselves walking the thin red line when it comes to displaying affections in public spaces. A simple gesture such as holding hands often makes heads turn even in the larger cities such as Mumbai and Delhi.

Surely obscenity in public spaces is not acceptable but what do you do when there aren't any private spaces left?

Is it fair to drive couples away from the few havens where they find the much-needed space or does it amount to moral policing?  

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Text inputs from ANI