Thiruvanathapuram/ Chennai: Media personnel were blocked from visiting Pamba and ‘Sannidhanam’ citing security reasons.
They were not allowed to leave Nilackal from the base camp here till 9 am today.
or General of Police (DGP) Loknath Behara has said no restriction of any sort has been imposed on mediapersons.
“To ensure necessary protection to the media, we are not allowing them now. As soon as security arrangements are complete, media will be allowed in Sabarimala and nearby places,” he said.
Since Saturday, the police have banned gatherings of four or more people in Sabarimala and nearby areas and said they hope to ensure ‘smooth’ darshan and security of devotees.
However, the devotees too protested this morning for not being allowed to leave for Pamba and Sannidhanam.
So far, no woman in the ‘barred’ age group had approached police for protection to offer prayers at the hill shrine, said Behara.