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Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
According to V Thulasidas, who was reappointed as the special officer of the project, Sabarimala airport can be completed in three years.
As per reports, the driver of the van, which was carrying 10 pilgrims, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn and fall into a gorge, around 40 feet from the road.
Kannan, a native of Muthupettai in Tamil Nadu, had reached Malappuram in northern Kerala years ago.
The court said that the necessary measures could be taken after discussions with the District Police Chief, Sabarimala Special Commissioner, KSRTC special officer and executive engineer of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which manages the affairs of the Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala.
The injured were shifted to the Kanjirappally General Hospital. Those who are gravely injured will be shifted to the Kottayam Medical College Hospital.
The Collector, too, criticized the delay in arranging sufficient facilities at the Nilakkal parking ground.
The police's failure in controlling the crowd has forced pilgrims to wait eight to 10 hours to reach the temple.
A high-level meeting including the Devaswom Minister will be convened every week to evaluate the situation.
The slew of directions came with an increase in footfall at the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala during the ongoing pilgrimage season.
The ceremonial procession, carrying Thanka Anki, from Aranmula will reach Sannidhanam on the evening of December 26. Following this, Deeparadhana will be held after adorning the idol with Thanka Anki.
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