THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: DGP Loknath Behra has sought explanation from police officers regarding the arrest of protesters at Sabarimala. DGP gave the notice to IG Vijay Sakhare and Pratheesh Chandran, special SP at Sannidhanam. DGP has asked Pratheesh why the devotees were arrested on Sunday and he asked Vijay Sakahre about his absence at Sannidhanam.
Meantime, the police may have to sweat it out to explain the arrests made on Sunday. It has been estimated that a protest occured because of a lapse from the part of police. It has also been mentioned that the police made a lot lapses when they allowed several RSS leaders to enter Sabarimala, who had created problems earlier during the Chithira Aatta Visesham. Contonment SP Sudarshan was removed from Marakkoottam following this.
State-wide protests are being made against the police action. Protesters pelted stones at KSRTC buses at several places. BJP has decided to continue with their protests.