Pilgrim safety at bathing ghats remains neglected in Punalur
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Officials have failed to implement promised safety improvements for pilgrims at the Punalur bathing ghat ahead of the Mandala season.
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- The Punalur bathing ghat lacks permanent safety infrastructure despite a tourism department promise made six years ago.
- Pilgrims frequently bathe in deep sections of the Kallada River without adequate protection.
- Authorities currently rely on temporary bamboo fences that frequently collapse due to water conditions and increased river depth.
- Recent planning meetings for the upcoming Mandala season failed to address these safety concerns.
What to watch next
- Implementation of the proposed permanent GI pipe safety fence
- Safety measures taken by District Tourism Promotion Council during the Mandala season
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NamedIndia · Kallada River · Punalur · C. Ajayaprasad · District Tourism Promotion Council · K. Raju · Tourism department · Travancore Devaswom Board
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