Gangadhar was accused of having an extramarital affair with a married woman and was forced to go through a trial by fire to Prove his chastity. The elders took cash deposits from both parties and after the issue could not be resolved, they ordered Gangadhar to prove his chastity by going through the superstitious practice of 'Agni Pariksha'. As per the tradition of his caste, Gangadhar was forced to carry a Hot Iron rod without getting burnt. However, the complainant Jagannatham claimed that Gangadhar's hands were burnt during the ritual. The police are investigating the matter.

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