KOCHI: The High Court has directed to demolish the strike pandal built by the Latin Archdiocese as part of the strike against the construction of the Vizhinjam port. The court has directed the strike committee to immediately demolish the strike pandal in front of the main entrance to the port construction area.

The court's order is based on a petition filed by the Adani Group stating that they are unable to enter the construction site due to the strike. Following this, police protection was also provided for the construction activities. But the Adani Group approached the court again stating that the construction work is being hampered due to the strike.

The Adani Group had filed a contempt of court petition alleging that none of the directions given by the court were being followed and the police are being inactive. Following this, the court sought a report. Although the police report stated that there were no such problems, the Executive Magistrate gave a report that the strike pandal obstructs the construction of the port.