Encroachment of Temple Land in Malappuram by Muslims backed by Islamist groups. Temple Committee president assaulted.

Janam TV report of May 16 2019

A Social media post from the days legal action began in March

1.92 acres of land that is temple property was encroached by one Alawi Koya and parties who had constructed 5 houses in the area. The land is now reduce to a mere 17 cents. It is reportedly done with help from Panchayat office who had assisted in altering land records. A case was filed against the encroachers in the Kerala High Court that ordered a halt on construction activities in the said property. Even as the order stands, they have resumed construction of a wall. The construction material was laid on the path to the temple completely blocking it. The temple committee president who questioned the 300 strong group was beaten up and is hospitalised.