Woman Blocks Palakkad Road with Namaz Protest
In a surprising turn of events that blended faith with frustration, a woman from neighboring Tamil Nadu chose an unconventional way to voice her grievances. On January 28, 2026, she performed namaz right in the middle of a bustling junction in Palakkad, Kerala, halting traffic and drawing immediate attention. What initially looked like a routine prayer was later revealed to be a deliberate act of protest against her husband's family. The Incident Unfolds at IMA Junction The scene unfolded around noon at IMA Junction, a key traffic hub in Palakkad. Dressed in a white abaya, the woman—identified as Aneesa from Kuniyamuthur in Coimbatore—laid out her prayer mat amid honking vehicles and confused commuters. Videos circulating on social media captured the moment: cars and bikes idling as she knelt in prayer, seemingly oblivious to the chaos around her. Passersby and drivers attempted to intervene, but she remained steadfast. The act caused a temporary traffic snarl, though fortunately, no…
