K Surendran was carrying "Irrumudikettu" (bundle containing offerings for the Lord), when Kerala police stopped him from moving ahead to reach the Sabarimala shrine.
In both Sabarimala and firecrackers ban, there has been widespread disobedience and if the state wants to implement these policies against the will of people, a disproportionate amount of force will have to be used.
Trupti Desai, along with six others had arrived at Kochi Airport at around 4 am on November 17th to visit the Sabarimala shrine but faced severe protests.