Unnikrishnan Potty
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.
SIT Files First Report in Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Investigation to Kerala High Court
Oct 21, 2025 11:15 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala temple gold theft case has submitted its first sealed report to the Kerala High Court. The investigation follows the unauthorized removal of gold-plated copper claddings from guardian deity idols and the sanctum sanctorum, with 10 individuals including sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty now facing criminal charges.
Gold Plating Controversy at Sabarimala Temple Ignites Political Dispute Between Devaswom Board and Pandalam Palace
Oct 04, 2025 05:36 pm CST
The gold plating work at Kerala's revered Sabarimala temple has become the center of a heated political controversy, with the Travancore Devaswom Board denying allegations of irregularities while the Pandalam Palace demands a comprehensive investigation into possible mishandling of gold panels and violation of established procedures. Key figures include TDB president P.S. Prasanth and contractor Unnikrishnan Potty, with questions raised about gold donations from businessman Vijay Mallya.