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Amid protests by BJP and Hindu Munnani cadres, the emblem mast of Sikkander Dargah was carried atop Thirupparankundram hillock for hoisting connected Sunday precocious evening to people the commencement of Santhanakoodu festival., slated for January 6.
Madurai City Police allowed immoderate 20 functionaries of the dargah committee lone to ascent up the hillock to transportation the emblem mast astatine astir 8.30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the constabulary picked up 17 cadres of BJP and HM who quarrelled with the constabulary for denying them support to ascent the hillock for lighting the deepam.
Since they were not released adjacent aft 6 p.m. immoderate cadres of the Hindu organisations staged protest. They were besides picked up by the police.
The constabulary released them aft the emblem mast was taken up.
Police picketing continued astir the hillock to forestall unauthorised introduction of people.
