Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 30 (PTI) Two dolly workers were arrested for allegedly cheating Ayyappa devotees and taking money from them to arrange darshan at the Sabarimala temple here, police said on Thursday.The arrested have been identified as Kannan (31) and Raghu R (27), both natives of Ranikovil Estate, Peermedu in Idukki district.

Dolly is a traditional palanquin service in which carriers transport pilgrims up the difficult path to the shrine, mostly used by the elderly and people with ailments.

According to police, the incident occurred on October 18 when the hill shrine was open for the Thulam month pooja and a group of devotees from Kasaragod had arrived for darshan.

Amid the heavy rush at Sabarimala, the accused approached the group near Marakoottam and offered to take them

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