Kerala HC criticises Malayalam actor Dileep's VIP darshan at Sabarimala
Deccan ChronicleTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala High Court has criticized Malayalam actor Dileep's VIP treatment during his visit to Sabarimala and has sought a detailed report, including CCTV footage, of the incident. Following the court's directive, the Travancore Devaswom Board initiated an investigation into whether Dileep received VIP treatment. "We deem it appropriate to direct Travancore Devaswom Board to take necessary steps to ensure that such incidents, obstructing a proper darshan by the pilgrims who are standing, which includes children of tender age, senior citizens and persons of disability are not repeated in front of Sopanam of Sabarimala during Mandala Makaravilakku festival season," said the erla HC division bench. The division bench asked the police to submit a report detailing the preferential treatment accorded to Dileep.