Kerala Sunni Muslim leader Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliar has once again kicked off a controversy with his sexist remarks. Kanthapuram who is also the Chief of Sunni Youth Society has said that unlike men, women should not come out in public spheres.

"If women come forward that could lead to violence and disaster", he added.

While speaking at a programme organised by Sunni Youth Society, Kanthapuram said, "women, unlike men, should not come out in public spheres as Islam has not permitted so and it has certain reasons. If woman come forward that could lead to violence and disaster and there are examples to substantiate this view".

Kanthapuram is one of the strongest Sunni Muslim leaders in Malabar region of Kerala. This statement comes just weeks after a Kerala professor said that Muslim girls were not wearing hijab correctly and intentionally exposing their chests like 'sliced watermelon'.

Though a case was registered against the professor based on the complaint filed by one of the female students, the police have made no arrest yet.

Interestingly, Sunni Youth Society has carried out a demonstration last week extending their support for the professor. They condemned the action taken by police i.e registering a case against the professor.

The comments made by Kanthapuram have been heavily criticised.