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India Today
10-06-2025
- India Today
Family ostricised in Odisha over failing to serve traditional liquor at funeral
A family was socially ostracised in a village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district over organising a funeral without traditional liquor Soren, a member of the Santhal community, held a funeral for his father, Ram. Sangram performed his father's last rites in what he described a traditional manner, inviting villagers to the customary funeral he did not serve Handia, a traditional rice-based liquor considered integral to Santhal rituals. The absence of this liquor during the ceremony drew sharp criticism from The Soren family claims they have since been barred from accessing basic village resources, including sanitation access. They allege that a panchayat-like body decided to isolate the family from the rest of the community.'We performed his [father's] last rites without Handia, and because of this, we were ostracised from Kesapada village,' said Sangram Soren. 'We are not allowed to fetch water from the well or the pond. There are two shops in the village, but we cannot buy anything from them. No one is allowed to talk to us. If anyone does, they have to pay a fine of Rs 2,000," he urination and defecation near the village were initially prohibited, the family alleged, adding that this particular restriction has now been lifted, but other sanctions to Sangram, the family approached the police regarding the issue but were not Reel
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Hans India
Tribal family ostracised for not serving ‘handia' during last rites feast
Baripada: A tribal couple and their three children have allegedly been ostracised by the villagers for not serving 'handia' (traditional rice beer) during the last rites feast held after the death of a 67-year-old man of the family in Mayurbhanj district, police said on Monday. It is a practice in various tribal societies to serve 'handia' to people attending the feast organised as part of the last rites. It is alleged that the villagers are not allowing the family members to take water from village ponds or tubewells or purchase groceries from shops. Following a complaint lodged by the deceased man's son, a police team went to their village and asked the villagers to sort out the matter within two days or face legal action. Ram Soren of Kesapada village under Sarat police station limit died on March 27 and the members of the Santhal community observed the rituals according to tradition. Soren's son Sangram organised a community feast a month later as per tradition on April 27. However, he did not serve 'handia' in the feast to the villagers following which he, his wife Lachha and their children have allegedly been socially boycotted. In a complaint lodged at Sarat police station, Sangram and his wife charged the villagers with denying them access to water from ponds or tubewells, and even to village grocery shops. 'This is not all, the villagers also do not speak to us including my children. We are not even given work by the villagers making our life miserable,' Sangram's wife Lachha Soren told reporters. The couple has three children - a 13-year-old daughter and two sons aged 8 and 5 years. She claimed that a person spoke to them and they have been asked to pay a penalty of Rs 2,000 for violating the community's social boycott order. Asked about the reason behind not going by the tradition of serving liquor at the feast, Sangram said, 'My father was a habitual alcoholic for which he died early. We have seen tribal families getting ruined due to alcoholism. Therefore, I decided not to serve 'handia' in the feast.' Sangram, in his police complaint, named three village seniors for ostracising his family. When contacted, a priest of the Santhal community said, 'We have the tradition of offering 'handia' to the departed soul during funeral rituals. But there is no religious norm to serve it to people in the community feast. It all depends on the economic condition of the deceased person's family. They may serve 'handia' if they desire, but they cannot be forced.' 'Handia' is a traditional alcoholic rice beer popular among tribal communities in Eastern and North-Eastern India, particularly in states like Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Meanwhile, a team, headed by Sarat police station in-charge Ramakanta Patra, visited the village and discussed the matter with the villagers. 'We held a long discussion with the villagers and told them that they cannot socially ostracise any family for any reason. The police have given them two days to resolve the matter amicably,' Patra told reporters. If the matter is not resolved within the community members at the village level, the police might have to take legal action, Patra said.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Tribal family ostracised for not serving liquor in last rites feast in Odisha
Baripada , A tribal couple and its three children have allegedly been ostracised by the villagers for not serving 'handia' in the last rites feast held after the death of a 67-year-old man of the family in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said on Monday. It is a practice in various tribal societies to serve 'handia' to people attending the feast organised as part of the last rites. It is alleged that the villagers are not allowing the family members to take water from village ponds or tubewells or purchase groceries from shops. Following a complaint lodged by the deceased man's son, a police team went to their village and asked the villagers to sort out the matter within two days or face legal action. Ram Soren of Kesapada village under Sarat Police Station limit died on March 27 and the members of the Santhal community observed the rituals according to tradition. Soren's son Sangram organised a community feast a month later as per tradition on April 27. However, he did not serve 'handia' in the feast to the villagers following which he, his wife Lachha and their children have allegedly been socially boycotted. In a complaint lodged at Sarat Police Station, Sangram and his wife charged the villagers with denying them access to resources like water from ponds or tubewells, and even to village grocery shops. 'This is not all, the villagers also do not speak to us including my children. We are not even given work by the villagers making our life miserable,' Sangram's wife Lachha Soren told reporters. The couple has three children - a 13-year-old daughter and two sons aged 8 and 5 years. She claimed that a person spoke to them and has been told to pay a penalty of ₹2,000 for violating the community's social boycott order. Asked about the reason behind not going by the tradition of serving liquor at the feast, Sangram said, 'My father was a habitual alcoholic for which he died early. We have seen tribal families getting ruined due to alcoholism. Therefore, I decided not to serve Handia in the feast.' Sangram in his police complaint named three village seniors for ostracising his family. When contacted, a priest of the Santhal community said, 'We have the tradition of offering Handia to the departed soul during funeral rituals. But there is no religious norm to serve it to people in the community feast. It all depends on the economic condition of the deceased person's family. They may serve Handia if they desire, but they cannot be forced.' Handia is a traditional alcoholic rice beer popular among tribal communities in Eastern and North-Eastern India, particularly in states like Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Meanwhile, a team headed by Sarat Police Station in-charge Ramakanta Patra visited the village and discussed the matter with the villagers. 'We held a long discussion with the villagers and apprised them that they cannot socially ostracise any family for any reason. The police have given them two days to resolve the matter amicably,' Patra told reporters. If the matter is not resolved within the community members at the village level, the police might have to take legal action, Patra said.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Romeo S3 Movie Review: A formulaic masala fare that lacks focus
Story: DCP Sangram Singh Shekhawat (Thakur Anoop Singh) sets out to take down a deadly drug cartel in Goa. But when he crosses paths with a vengeful mafioso, the mission spirals into a deeper conspiracy—one that threatens the entire nation. Review: Director Guddu Dhanoa's action thriller follows a fiery cop, Sangram, who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug cartel and expose its masterminds. At the same time, he is investigating his mentor's murder and grows convinced the two cases are connected. The story takes an unexpected turn, unfolding into a larger conspiracy involving a deadly virus—its only antidote in the hands of the self-proclaimed 'monster' mafioso, Jayant Makhija (Aman Dhaliwal). In the midst of this chaos, Sangram must also rescue investigative journalist Tanu (Palak Tiwari) after she's abducted by Jayant and his father. Written by Shailesh Verma, the film is an out-and-out potboiler that suffers from a formulaic plot, an unfocused screenplay, and a meandering narrative. It's riddled with unexplained plot points, underdeveloped characters, and implausible twists—like Sangram's transfer being stalled simply because a video of his vigilante-style justice against rapists goes viral. Despite the below-par narrative, the film's first half maintains an even pace and keeps you somewhat engaged as Sangram outsmarts the cartel. The film's production values and overall look are serviceable, even if not standout. There are a few well-choreographed action sequences, though the film leans heavily on the tried-and-tested formula of slow-motion entries, car chases, and blowing up vehicles. The narrative is further weighed down by a one-sided love angle, with Tanu falling for Sangram, and songs that interrupt the flow. Thakur Anoop Singh handles the action scenes well and has a decent screen presence, though his characterisation and performance often echo Ranveer Singh's Simmba. His emotional moments, however, don't always land. Palak Tiwari is passable as Tanu, but her character is severely underwritten, and she never quite convinces as an investigative journalist. Aman Dhaliwal enters in the second half and is excessively over-the-top as the menacing Jayant. With too many plot points crammed into a single narrative, most of them unconvincing and half-baked, the film loses focus and impact. While a few action sequences manage to grab your attention, they aren't enough to salvage the overall experience. Romeo S3 tries to deliver a massy action thriller but ends up as an over-the-top masala fare with little payoff.
