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Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Prime Accused Unnikrishnan Potti and Accomplice Murari Babu Sent to Judicial Custody
Oct 31, 2025 06:50 pm CST
Unnikrishnan Potti, the main suspect in the Sabarimala temple gold heist, has been transferred to judicial custody at Thiruvananthapuram Special Sub Jail despite claiming medical concerns. Fellow accused Murari Babu has also been remanded to custody as investigations continue into the theft of gold lintels from the temple. The case has drawn political attention with BJP alleging involvement of Kerala's Devaswom Minister.
Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft: Accused Unnikrishnan Potty Remanded to Judicial Custody in Kerala
Oct 30, 2025 11:53 pm CST
Unnikrishnan Potty, the main accused in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case, has been remanded to judicial custody by a Ranni court in Kerala. Potty, who faces charges related to gold theft from 'Dwarapalaka idols' and the Sreekovil door frame, requested medical assistance while in custody. The Special Investigation Team continues to investigate the case with former Sabarimala Administrative Officer B Murari Babu also in custody.
President Droupadi Murmu Makes History as First Woman Head of State to Offer Prayers at Sabarimala Temple
Oct 23, 2025 02:50 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu made history as the first female head of state to visit the sacred Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala. Following traditional rituals including washing her feet in the Pampa river and carrying the sacred irumudikkettu bundle, she ascended the 18 holy steps and offered prayers for the nation's wellbeing. Her landmark visit marks only the second time an Indian President has journeyed to this remote hill shrine.
President Murmu's Helicopter Causes Helipad Collapse During Historic Sabarimala Temple Visit in Kerala
Oct 22, 2025 01:59 pm CST
During President Droupadi Murmu's historic visit to Sabarimala temple, a newly constructed helipad at Pramadam Stadium collapsed under her helicopter. As the first woman head of state to visit the Lord Ayyappa shrine, her four-day Kerala tour continues with various ceremonial engagements despite this unexpected incident that required emergency personnel to free the Indian Air Force Mi-17 aircraft.
Prasad E D Appointed as New Chief Priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple Ahead of Annual Pilgrimage Season
Oct 18, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The renowned Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple has appointed Prasad E D from Thrissur as its new chief priest (melsanthi) through traditional selection methods, weeks before the annual Manadalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage begins. Meanwhile, Manu Namboothiri M G will serve as the chief priest of the nearby Malikappuram shrine. The temple is already witnessing heavy pilgrim crowds with President Draupadi Murmu scheduled to visit on October 22.
Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Controversy: BJP Protests Intensify Against Kerala Government
Oct 09, 2025 05:35 pm CST
BJP workers clashed with Kerala police during protests over alleged gold theft from Sabarimala temple, demanding CBI investigation and minister's resignation. The controversy, centering on diminished weight of gold-plated Dwarapalaka idols, has paralyzed the state assembly for days as both BJP and Congress mount pressure on the Left government.