New Delhi, Saturday, November 08, 2008: If necessary the hill shrine will receive the help of army this Mandala –Makaravilakku season, assured Defence Minister AK Antony to Government after Chief Minister VS Achuthanadan made an appeal for extended security for Sabarimala.
Mandala -Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala draws the second largest number of pilgrims in the country and in the wake of terror modules operating in the State the temple security has come as a grave concern for the government.
Defence Minister AK Antony said the army base in Kochi and Coimbatore has been alerted regarding this; also the State can directly seek regional commanders for army’s chopper service during emergency he added.
Kerala is one of the few States where the slaughtering of cattle is not prohibited and the meat trade in Kerala evokes images of a savage cattle trail:
- By KOL News , Written on November 8, 2008
Dear Editor,
What all things Army is expected to do? Fighting the enemy countries,terrorists,flood relief,…………Trying to catch Veerappan,Chikungunya control and now Sabari Mala dutiesiiii .Giving the security to Sabarimala is entirely the duty of Government of Kerala .Thinking that he is the Defence Minister Mr.Antony should not misuse the services of Army though it may enhance his popularity among Keralites.