<span style="color: #222222;">In Kerala, with the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala is all set to open for a day tomorrow, the temple town is under heavy security cover by the police. Over 2,300 Police personnel lead by two ADGPs are deployed to meet any untoward incidents since the last pilgrimage season was affected by the protests against the entry of women of all age groups.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The prohibitory orders clamped by Pathanamthitta District Collector in four places since last night banning the gathering of four or more persons will continue till Tuesday. BJP and numerous other Hindu outfits are protesting against the supreme court verdict.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR correspondent reports, the temple would be opened for devotees by 5 pm tomorrow and will be closed by 10 pm on Tuesday. An official said that the pilgrims will be allowed to go up the temple pathway only by tomorrow afternoon. As per reports, the police are checking each and every vehicle that passes in and around the temple town.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the state police chief Loknath Behera while addressing a press meet said that all security measures have been taken for the devotees. He added that the media will not be restricted in Sabarimala rather the police would only be implementing the actions as per the order issued by the Kerala High Court where the court directed to provide security to all devotees.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The representatives of the Pandalam Royal family, the custodian of the jewellery of the Sabarimala temple, came out heavily against the tight security and said the presence of police will adversely affect the pilgrimage.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | November 4, 2018 8:26 PM
Prohibitory orders in force around Sabarimala temple ahead of its opening tomorrow