Devotees foil CPM?s attempt to defile Sabarimala Temple; Women from Party Villages return halfway

Devotees staged a protest by blocking the path leading to the temple. Several devotees are arrested.Large number of devotees are from Maharashtra and other states. Seven little children with them. Some have even threatened to commit suicide against the violation of the traditions. More devotees are reaching Neelimala from other parts of the mountain paths. They protested by chanting Ayyappa Mantra.

Reports say, the women were brought during the night taking advantage of the darkness. They are either hardcore CPM workers or wives of CPM local leaders, hailing from the notorious party villages (where the political parties other than the CPM, are not allowed to work). More policemen are being brought to the spot.