Signal post falls at Kanimala Attivazha, sparking protests over safety lapses on Sabarimala route

A new signal post installed at Kanimala Attivazha, a highly accident-prone area on the Sabarimala route, fell due to wind. Local residents are protesting, alleging that the incident is due to corruption and serious negligence by officials and contractors. They demand that safety measures in Kanimala Irakkadu, where many accidents occur every Sabarimala season, be completed immediately.