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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.
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.