Former Poonjar MLA PC George urged Christian parents to marry off their daughters before they turn 24, citing an increase in 'love jihad' incidents. He claimed around 400 girls were lost to this in Meenachil taluk, with only 41 returned. Recently granted bail for a hate speech case, George also mentioned a large seizure of explosives in Erattupetta.
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