Kerala police demand prohibitory orders as Sabarimala temple opens today

The Sabarimala Karma Samiti, apex body, has been opposing Sep 28 SC verdict that allowed women of all ages to worship at the shrine.

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While Sasikala said she was not allowed to enter shrine and sent back by police, officials say she entered sanctum sanctorum.

'Prohibitory order has been imposed till 6 pm today after considering tense situation prevailing in the town,' District Collector said.

The woman had walked up the '18 holy steps', but was allegedly not allowed to go further.

Chandran Unnithan sustained injuries on his during clashes between BJP, CPM workers after 2 women entered Sabarimala temple on Wednesday.

The man has been identified as Venugopalan Nair, a resident of Muttada who suffered 60 per cent burns.

The court also directed police to lift restrictions like blocking pilgrims at Sharankutti, en route to the 'sannidhanam' or temple complex.

The 'appeal' was issued by Sabarimala Karma Samiti, a joint platform of right-wing outfits, ahead of the temple's opening.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan hit out at BJP and RSS for the violent agitation and restricting the entry of women of all ages into the hill shrine.

Not a single woman in the banned age group has so far reached the temple which will close tomorrow at the end of the monthly puja.