Karnal, July 26 -- At a north India khap mahapanchayat held at the Meham Chaubisi Chabutra in Rohtak, Haryana's khap panchayats on Saturday decided to eliminate the use of hookah-a symbol of social connection in the state-during their community gatherings.

The meeting also resolved to curb the spread of obscene content and the glorification of guns on social media as marking another major social reform.

The mahapanchayat chaired by chaubisi khap president Subhash Goyat said that Haryanvi artistes are also appealed to put an end to vulgar content.

He said that the mahapanchayat also warned the artistes that those who fail to follow the agreed guidelines could face action.

Representatives from several khap panchayats across north India ...