Tight security in Sabarimala in view of Babri anniversary

Kochi | Thursday | 6th December, 2018

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The members of commandos, bomb detection and disposal squad and rapid response and rescue force of state police too were part of the march. The march started from Vavaru Swamy Nada and passed via Pandithavalam, Annadanapura, Bayley bridge, Marakkootam, Sabaripeedom, Sharamkuthi and Valiya Nadapanthal. SANNIDHANAM: With the country observing the 26th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition on Thursday, the security forces at Sabarimala have intensified vigil.On Wednesday, the state and central security forces including the police, national disaster response team and rapid action force of central reserve police force jointly took out a route march at Sannidhanam and surrounding places as part of the special vigil. However, care will be taken to ensure smooth pilgrimage.The special officer in charge of Nilackal region, H Manjunath, said that all the police officers on duty under him were directed to be alert. People evoking suspicion would be checked on the day..