THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Selvi, leader of 'Manithi' group clarified that their trip to Sabarimala was planned by Kerala police. Kerala policemen were in the Tamil Nadu police jeep that accompanied 'Manithi' group members.
Meantime, DGP Loknath Behra said that he will seek an explanation from IG Vijay Sakhare about the policemen who ran back from Pampa amidst a clash. Manithi group returned to Chennai following the backlash. However, they have clarified that they will return to Sabarimala.
Meantime, BJP intensified the protests at Sabarimala against the women entry. Manithi group was blocked at Kattappana.