PATHANAMTHITTA: Section 144 declared at Sabarimala was extended till the day of ‘makaravilakku’. It was declared by Pathanamthitta district collector. The action was taken following the report submitted by district police superintend. Executive magistrates also backed the report. The section 144 will exist on all the roads and sub-roads between Elavunkal and Sannidhanam. However, devotees are allowed to visit the temple and chant ‘saranam’. More policemen will be deployed at Pulmedu on the backdrop of these clashes. This decision was taken following the report that there is a probability for a protest here.