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PALAKKAD: Kozhijampara police on Monday took into custody two women from Tamil Nadu who were on their way to the Vavar mosque at Erumely .

Cops did not disclose their names. But they are suspected to be members of Tamil Nadu-based outfit Hindu Makkal Katchi . They entered Kerala through the Nadupuni checkpost avoiding the main Walayar checkpost, police said.

Police also seized the vehicle in which they were travelling. Three men, who were accompanying the women, are also in police custody.

Kerala police had been on alert following reports that the outfit was planning to send women to Vavar mosque.

Meanwhile, police have intensified checking of vehicles at all the inter-state checkposts in the district.

