The Centre has asked the Kerala government to ensure peace across the state following protests against the Supreme Court order allowing women of all age groups to enter Sabarimala temple, officials said.
In an advisory, the Home Ministry said the maintenance of law and order, including providing security to women wishing to visit the temple, was the responsibility of the state government.
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) will be meeting today to find a resolution to the Sabarimala row.
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Andhra journalist crosses Neeli Mala
Woman journalist from Andhra Pradesh has crossed Neeli Mala, the first mountain range. She is yet to two more steep ranges. The situation is peaceful so far.
150 cops trek along with Andhra journalist
Kavitha, a woman multimedia journalist from Andhra Pradesh, has so far trekked 5 kms towards the temple. For the protestors to find it difficult to recognise her, she is moving in police uniform.
Around 150 cops are trekking along with Kavitha so as to give her a three-ring protection.
Woman journalist treks to Sabarimala temple
A woman journalist from Andhra Kavitha treks to Sabarimala temple with police protection. She approached police saying she would like to report from hilltop.
Source: HindustanTimes