‘Honour’ killing: Tamil Nadu to set up safe houses in districts to provide shelter to vulnerable, affected couples

Making the announcement in the Assembly on Friday last, Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu said the decision was in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court in the Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India case and followed representations from survivors of ‘honour’ killings and activists

For 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, returning home on Friday was nothing short of a second birth.