KOCHI: High Court have suggested not to block the trekking of pilgrims at Saramkuthy after the daily closure of the Sabarimala shrine. The court also asked to set barricades in ways that don’t block the entry of pilgrims to Vavarunada, Mahakanikka and Lower Thirumuttam. This is based on the report of three men observation committee appointed by the court at Sabarimala. As situations reach normalcy, DGP should advise to take right steps to relax the restrictions. But the court also mentioned that restrictions should be re-instated once there is a violation of law and order at the place.

Suggestions:

• KSEB should reveal their stand on installing air conditioning in Police bunkers at Nilakkal and to change temporary electric connection to domestic connection
• Devaswom should voice their opinion on upgrading the primary health centre at Nilakkal and on appointing a Heart disease specialist
• Squads headed by duty magistrate may continue their checking at shops in Pampa, Nilakkal and Sannidanam
• The authorities must make sure of having the services of Elephant squad and snake catchers at the place
• Ranni DFO should inform on their stand in one week on allowing Forest land to KSRTC at Pampa
• Devaswom Board should explain the recommendation of observation committee to install flush enabled tanks in toilets at Nilakkal
• Shouldn’t force the devotees to take return ticket from Pampa to Nilakkal