Pin-studded lemon found at Korpana house door; anti-superstition panel drinks juice to calm fears

A case of superstition came to light on Monday night in Heti village of Korpana taluka. An unknown person had placed a lemon pierced with pins in front of the door of Vilas Parkhi's house in the village. Turmeric and kumkum had also been applied and some other items placed alongside. The incident created an atmosphere of fear and confusion in the area.

On learning of the incident, Prof. Prabhakar Mukke of the Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (anti-superstition committee) immediately informed the police patil. The spot was then visited and inspected. The family concerned was met and the superstition behind the act was explained to them.

To drive fear out of people's minds, the lemon was cut and made into a sherbet in front of police station staff. It was also drunk in front of those present. Through this awareness effort, it was explained that such acts involve no divine power or miracle and are purely a matter of superstition.

On the occasion, people were urged not to fall for such acts that spread fear, misunderstanding and panic in society. They were asked not to trust any rumour, to adopt a scientific outlook and to inform the police if such an incident occurs.