gold theft investigation
Former Devaswom Commissioner N Vasu Arrested in Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Investigation
Nov 11, 2025 10:35 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested N Vasu, former Travancore Devaswom Board president, in connection with the Sabarimala temple gold heist case. Investigators found Vasu failed to report irregularities regarding missing gold and allegedly instructed officials to falsify records. This arrest marks the fourth detention in the ongoing investigation that has created significant political pressure on Kerala's ruling left government.
The Mysterious Journey of Sabarimala's Gold Door: From Temple to Actor's Home and Back
Oct 10, 2025 04:45 pm CST
An NDTV investigation has uncovered an alarming chain of custody for Sabarimala temple's sacred gold-clad door panels, which disappeared for 39 days in 2019 and returned with 4.54kg less gold. The panels visited multiple locations including actor Jayaram's home before returning to the temple, triggering a High Court-ordered investigation and political controversy in Kerala. Originally donated by businessman Vijay Mallya in 1998, the case has raised serious questions about temple artifact management and potential misappropriation of precious metals.