Now Hindutva forces have taken to WhatsApp to save the ‘honour’ of ‘their’ women. Reacting to Facebook and WhatsApp messages by an outfit calling itself ‘Muslim Defence Force’ warning ‘their’ women to not talk to men of other religions, a message is being circulated on WhatsApp, warning Hindu women against engaging with men of other religions.

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Bangalore Mirror had reported on Dec 5, In, how Muslim moral police had sent out messages warning both men and women of ‘unIslamic’ activities.The WhatsApp message that is in Kannada reads, "A warning bell to a few Hindu women. Henceforth, in case you are trapped with a guy, be it from any religion including ours in parks, hotels or lodges, you along with the guy will be given ‘prasad’.“The message elaborates the meaning of prasad. “We will see to it that you reach your house in a procession and a garland of chappals,” it says. “We are not bothered if women rights are violated. We do not mind running around courts,” the message reads.The message justifies this ‘crusade’ citing the dire consequences of such alliances.“Today you will go with your friend, but will not know that he is ‘mixed’. When it is known that he is from another religion, there will be an attack by the organisation and will be followed by communal tension; there will be a bandh and business will be brought to a halt,” it reads. The message lays the onus of the consequences on the women. “You will be responsible when people who earn in your house are also affected,” it reads. The message, however, makes it clear that the warning is not applied to ‘girls with repute’. A suo motu case was registered at Barke police station under section 66(a) of theand 506 of the IPC.