Sabarimala: Temporary police will be appointed in connection with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. The action is because there are not enough policemen to control the traffic. Temporary police services will be available in Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Idukki and Thrissur districts. They are appointed for 60 days at a daily wage of Rs.660.
Ex-servicemen, retired policemen and NCC cadets will be recruited. It has been decided to appoint women as well. The government approved the recommendation of the state police chief in this regard.
KSRTC will also start new inter-state services for Sabarimala pilgrimage. 64 new inter-state services are being operated. An agreement was reached with Kerala-Tamil Nadu for this. Police have made elaborate security arrangements at Sabarimala in connection with Mandala-Makaravilak festivals. The first team of Kerala Police, which is responsible for the security of Sannidhanam, took charge. Sabarimala Police Special Officer B. Krishnakumar gave directions to the first batch of police officers.
ADGP MR Ajith Kumar reminded the officials that the Sena’s mission is to provide smooth darshan and facilities for the pilgrims to settle down with satisfaction. Sabarimala Police Special Officer B Krishna Kumar said that mutual cooperation will make this festive season successful.
1,250 policemen have been deployed in and around Sannidhanam for security. The police force deployment at Sannidhanam is under the leadership of Sabarimala Special Officer B Krishnakumar and Assistant Special Officer R Vinod Kumar. A team consisting of 980 civil police officers, 110 SIs, ASIs, 30 CIs and 12 DySPs is responsible for security.
After completion of 10 days, new officers will take charge. Officers from Kerala Police’s Commando Section, Special Branch, Wireless Cell and Bomb Detection Squad are serving.
As the number of pilgrims increases, there will be an increase in the number of policemen on duty in the coming days. Apart from all this, 76 CCTV cameras have also been installed in Sannidhanam as part of security surveillance. A temporary police station has also been opened at Sannidhanam, Nilakkal and Vadasserikkara.
