Uruttal
Uruttal or Uruttu (meaning: rolling) is a type of torture which was used in 20th century Keralam.Uruttu is done by undressing the person and tying their hands and legs to a bench, then with a grain threshing/crushing club called an "ulakka" placed on their thighs and 2 people on each side, the ulakka is forcefully pulled back and forth causing the thigh muscles and tendons to rip and tear, causing internal bleeding which may further cause death.Even if the person survives the thighs will be filled with pus unabling them to walk.The bleeding is internal and externally only swelling, bruise and inflammation is seen.Cloth may be stuffed in the victims mouth to avoid screaming.