Unnikrishnan Potti
Former Temple Board President Arrested in Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: A Deep Dive into Kerala's Temple Controversy
Nov 21, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Kerala's Special Investigation Team has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in connection with the Sabarimala gold heist case. The controversy involves alleged misappropriation of gold donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya for the temple's sanctum sanctorum. This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation, challenging the ruling party's claims of non-involvement in the temple theft scandal.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board President Arrested in Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Investigation
Nov 20, 2025 10:32 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case involving irregularities in gold plating work donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya in 1998. Scientific examinations are underway at the temple as investigators uncover missing documentation and record keeping discrepancies.
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.
Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: Former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Detained As Political Tensions Rise
Nov 08, 2025 10:13 am CST
The Sabarimala temple gold theft case has intensified with former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K.S. Baiju remanded to custody until November 21. Investigators allege Baiju misrepresented gold-plated artifacts as copper in official documents, enabling their theft. As the Special Investigation Team expands its probe, political tensions are escalating across Kerala, with BJP launching a signature campaign seeking Prime Minister's intervention while Congress plans a 'Secretariat March' to protest government handling of the case. The controversy gains significance as the annual pilgrimage season approaches and local elections loom.
Former Sabarimala Official Arrested for Falsifying Records in Major Temple Gold Theft Case
Nov 01, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Former Travancore Devaswom Board executive officer Sudheesh Kumar has been arrested for his role in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case. Investigation revealed he deliberately recorded gold-plated layers as copper in official documents and assisted prime suspects Unnikrishnan Potti and Murari Babu in the elaborate temple heist. The Special Investigation Team continues to gather evidence in this significant religious site theft case.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Prime Accused Unnikrishnan Potti and Accomplice Murari Babu Sent to Judicial Custody
Oct 31, 2025 06:50 pm CST
Unnikrishnan Potti, the main suspect in the Sabarimala temple gold heist, has been transferred to judicial custody at Thiruvananthapuram Special Sub Jail despite claiming medical concerns. Fellow accused Murari Babu has also been remanded to custody as investigations continue into the theft of gold lintels from the temple. The case has drawn political attention with BJP alleging involvement of Kerala's Devaswom Minister.
Special Investigation Team Recovers Stolen Sabarimala Temple Gold from Karnataka Jeweller
Oct 25, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has recovered over 400 grams of stolen gold from a jewellery store in Bellari, Karnataka, representing a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala temple theft case. Key suspect Unnikrishnan Potti allegedly transferred the gold to associate Govardhan, as investigators expand their search across multiple cities to trace the stolen temple treasures.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation: Former Temple Official Detained as Conspiracy Widens
Oct 23, 2025 10:47 am CST
Former Sabarimala temple administrator Murari Babu has been detained by investigators for allegedly manipulating records to conceal gold theft from Lord Ayyappa's shrine. The Special Investigation Team reports that approximately 475 grams of gold remain missing in what the Kerala High Court describes as a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" involving multiple officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board since 2019.
Kerala High Court Demands Comprehensive Investigation into Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Conspiracy
Oct 22, 2025 12:27 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ordered a thorough investigation into the Sabarimala temple gold theft, stating it appears to be part of a broader conspiracy involving Travancore Devaswom Board officials at multiple levels. Court documents reveal approximately 475 grams of temple gold remain unaccounted for after sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti was improperly given custody of gold-plated idols in 2019, with evidence suggesting deliberate mishandling and potential cover-up attempts.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation Reveals Elaborate Conspiracy Involving Temple Officials
Oct 17, 2025 08:47 pm CST
A comprehensive investigation into the Sabarimala temple gold theft case has revealed a sophisticated conspiracy involving Unnikrishnan Potti and at least nine officials from the Travancore Devaswom Board. The nine-page remand report details how approximately 2 kg of gold was stolen from sacred temple artifacts in 2019, with evidence pointing to deliberate manipulation of records, forged signatures, and violation of High Court orders in what investigators describe as a "robbery with joint responsibility."