THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The police have clarified that they will not provide protection for women reaching Sabarimala for darshan.

The decision was taken on the basis of the intelligence report that there is a probability for clashes at Sabarimala if women enter the temple. Police sources also clarified that the final decision will be taken by the state government.

Meantime, the rush at Sabarimala is increasing day by day as the pilgrimage season is coming to an end. A steady inflow of pilgrims was seen at Sabarimala in recent days as the police had eased certain restrictions even as the prohibitory orders are still in place.The Kerala High Court had earlier this month appointed a three-member committee, vesting them with powers to oversee law and order as well as other problems faced by pilgrims during the ongoing annual season.