Environmentalists have raised serious concerns over the large-scale encroachment along the banks of the Valapattanam river near Kattampally bridge in Chirakkal grama panchayat in Kannur.

Situated on the banks of Valapattanam River, around 20 Kilometers away from Kannur, this temple dedicated to Muthappan who they believe that he is an incarnation of Lord Shiva is often visited by ...