Thiruvambady Devaswom rejects Crime Branch report on Thrissur Pooram disruption
Thiruvambady Devaswom has rejected a Crime Branch report that blamed the organization for disruptions during the 2024 Thrissur Pooram festival. The Devaswom alleges police negligence and plans to seek an impartial reinvestigation.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights tensions between religious festival management and state law enforcement in Kerala.
Thiruvambady Devaswom rejects Crime Branch report on Thrissur Pooram disruption left A view of the Thrissur Pooram K.K. NAJEEB https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/e7tsyf/article71611814.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/bl27_p1_ThrissuGLUFTF000.4.jpg.jpg NAJEEB KK KERALA THRISSUR 26.04..2026,Sea of humanity witnessing the Kudamattam of Thrissur Pooram at Thekkinkadu maidan on Sunday - K.K. Najeeb Devaswom secretary Girish Kumar alleges police lapses during the festival in 2024, sees attempt to shift blame onto the Devaswom. Crime Branch reportedly submitted the probe report to the government, seeking permission to prosecute eight office-bearers of Thiruvambady Devaswom Thrissur The Thiruvambady Devaswom has rejected the Crime Branch report on the alleged disruption of Thrissur Pooram in April 2024, accusing investigators of attempting to shift blame onto the Devaswom while concealing the facts. Devaswom secretary K. Girish Kumar said the Devaswom would never conspire to disrupt the festival or undermine the grandeur of its 237-year-old tradition.
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