Former Sabarimala Official Arrested in Major Temple Gold Theft Investigation: Fourth Arrest Reveals New Developments

Nov 07, 2025 02:32 am CST

The Special Investigation Team has arrested KS Byju, former custodian of Sabarimala temple's gold plates, in connection with the 2019 gold plating theft case. As the fourth arrest in this investigation, Byju's absence during the critical transfer of gold to Chennai raises significant questions about official negligence and procedural safeguards in handling sacred temple assets.