Will break legs of couples seen in Bhopal's parks on Valentines' Day: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena workers in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal vowed to "break the legs" of couples found in parks on Valentines' Day.

Shiv Sena workers in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal staged a demonstration on Sunday, vowing to stop couples from celebrating Valentine's Day. During the demonstration, Shiv Sena workers were seen worshipping 'lathis' (sticks) at Kalika Shakti Peeth temple.

They also issued a warning: "If couples are seen hanging around in public parks on Valentine's Day, we will break their legs."

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Shiv Sena workers part of the demonstration said they will travel to different parts of Bhopal carrying 'sticks' to oppose "the celebration of western culture" in the form of Valentine's Day.

"If found celebrating, we will get the couple married on the spot and take out the procession with drums," a Shiv Sena worker said.

Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena also issued warnings to pubs, restaurants and hotel operators in Bhopal, asking them not to organise any events on Valentine's Day.

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