CM’s security beefed up, strict restrictions imposed on public events; extraordinary instruction for media

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The security of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been increased. Strict restrictions have been imposed on public events in Kottayam. Extraordinary instructions were given to the media attending events.

The media have been instructed to enter the hall one hour prior to the event. A special pass has also been introduced for the journalists.

Meantime, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the government of trying to escape by trapping the vigilance director over Swapna Suresh’s allegations. The officials will not go for mediation without the knowledge of the government. The chief minister is sitting under the protection of the police, he alleged.