In Kozhikode, Kerala, police have arrested a 34-year-old man, V. Shameer, and his 46-year-old friend, P.K. Prakashan, for allegedly coercing Shameer's wife into performing a nude ritual to address family issues. The woman reported enduring physical abuse from her husband and was manipulated by Prakashan, who claimed that an evil spirit in her husband was causing their problems. After months of coercion and threats, she finally contacted the police for help. The accused were charged with multiple offenses under the Indian Penal Code and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They have been remanded to judicial custody following their court appearance. This incident underscores issues surrounding domestic violence and manipulation within familial relationships.