She had announced earlier that she would have her head shaved off if no action was taken against the investigating officer before the election notification. Dalit Human Rights Movement State chairperson Saleena Prakkanam and social activist Bindu Kamalan too had their heads tonsured along with the Walayar mother. The Walayar Action Council leaders said here that they would register their solidarity with the mother by tonsuring their heads on March 4, the fourth death anniversary of the younger sister. However, the girls’ mother and other members of the Walayar Action Council continued their agitation demanding action against the police officer who investigated the case four years ago. BJP SC Morcha State president Shajumon Vattekkad said here on Saturday that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alone was responsible for the tonsuring of the Walayar mother.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2021 15:00 UTC