Patiala, Feb. 28 -- Punjab state women commission chairperson Raj Lali Gill on Friday expressed concerns over the rising number of live-in relationships, likening it to "termites, destroying societal values".

Gill, who was in Patiala to chair the Lok Adalat at Police Lines, said, not only young men and women but also some married individuals are engaging in live-in relationships, which are "weakening the social fabric".

She further said she would be writing to the state government, urging legal amendments in this regard.

The women's commission chairperson also expressed concern over the growing family disputes and blamed the decreasing tolerance levels for it. This is the reason for an uptick in old age homes, another worrying social d...