THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran said that the women devotees have to return from Sabarimala. "Some devotees are agitated. Therefore the police are trying to make the women understand that their attempt to visit the temple is not safe. The women are adamant in their stand. They said that they do not need protection from ladies. However, the police have the responsibility to ensure the safety of women", said the minister.
The police attempt to bring the women devotees back because of a chance for clash. If a clash occur there, it will affect innocent devotees. The police took this stand due to this. The minister also clarified that he has not changed his stand about the observation committee appointed by the high court.
High court appointed the committee to evaluate the situations at Sabarimala. The committee includes two judges and one IPS officer. They will give directions to the devaswom board.