Police have introduced a safety belt for children to prevent them from getting lost in the crowd during the Sabarimala pilgrimage, officials said on Sunday.
According to the police, all children below 10 years of age are provided with a Pamba band with the child’s name and mobile number of the accompanying guardian printed on it.
The band also carries a QR code containing the child’s details, they added.
A safety tape on the sleeve helps the police quickly find the parents if the child becomes separated in a crowd. Other pilgrims can also help lost children by using the information on the band.
Police officials urged parents to ensure that the tape is not removed until the pilgrimage is complete and the child is safely back in the vehicle.
The ‘mandala-makaravilakku’ season, which started on November 16, will end in January next year.
On average, more than 70,000 pilgrims, including children, visit it daily.
Published – 23 Nov 2025 20:06 IST
