Shutdown in Kerala over Sabarimala temple; activist dies in violence

January 03, 2019 08:14

A shutdown has begun in Kerala. Security has been beefed up after intelligence report of violence.

An activist of Sabarimala Karma Samiti who was injured during stone pelting succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on Thursday, said police.

Reporting on the death, the police said Chandran Unnithan, 55, died in stone pelting. The officials added that two people have been arrested in connection with the death.

The violence broke out in response to two women entering the shrine early Wednesday.

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