Kerala Police to Deploy 18,741 Personnel for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Season
Six-phase security plan set for Mandala–Makaravilakku festival beginning November 17
Kerala, Nov 14 : Kerala is set to roll out an extensive security arrangement for the Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage, which begins on November 17, marking the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrischikam.
A total of 18,741 police personnel, including senior officers and civil police staff, will be deployed throughout the festival season at the world-renowned Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala.
Officials said a six-phase security plan has been finalised, with operations divided across the Nilakkal, Pampa, and Sannidhanam zones to ensure smooth crowd management and safety.
To strengthen surveillance, drone monitoring will be carried out in all three zones. Additionally, bike and mobile patrols will be intensified to curb traffic violations and prevent accidents as the pilgrim rush peaks.
