THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: DGP Loknath Behra informed that 500 women police officers will be deployed in Sabarimala following the Supreme Court verdict. Behra also clarified that special training will be given to these officers.

“Work and faith are separate. Women police will be at Sannidhanam when the temple is opened for the monthly poojas of Thulam. There is no difference between women and men in the police force”, he added.

Meantime, CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has come forward softening the party stand on the Sabarimala issue. Kodiyeri said that those willing to go to Sabarimala can go and party will not interfere in this matter.