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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.
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.
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.