In a major development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, on Friday.
"Let the Special Investigation Team continue its work. The investigation is progressing under the supervision of the High Court. There is absolutely no need for any concern. The probe will be conducted properly, and further decisions will be taken once the investigation is completed. Why
According to the report, Unnikrishnan Potti, who has no stable income or declared business background, acted as an intermediary in several renovation and offering-related works at Sabarimala, despite not being the actual sponsor for many of them. The vigilance findings make it clear that
Major Unnikrishnan belonged to the 51 Special Action Group of the NSG. He sacrificed his life while leading his team with an operation code-named "Black Tornado" to rescue hostages from the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai during the 26/11 attacks.
The court has directed that the investigation be completed and a report submitted within six weeks. The investigation should be kept strictly confidential. No information related to the investigation should be leaked. The division bench of the High Court has also directed in an interim or
Congress MLA and Kerala Assembly LoP VD Satheesan on Tuesday alleged that the Government and the Devaswom Board are involved in the Sabarimala gold theft case
Earlier on Monday, the Kerala High Court ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft of gold from Sabarimala temple, while also directing that the investigation be confidential and no information be leaked.
The investigation will be led by former Superintendent of Police S Sasidharan, and overseen by Crime branch chief Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) H Venkatesh. The team will consist of three inspectors, including cyber experts.
The president is set to be in Kerala for a two day visit, till October 24 and attend various programmes in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam area during that time. The doors of Sabarimala reopened for Thulamasa Pooja on October 17, according to Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which manages
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) Vigilance on Saturday recorded the statement of Unnikrishnan Potty, a former helper and the sponsor of gold-plating works at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, for the second consecutive day, amid the escalating controversy over alleged "misappropriation an