Kerala temple scandal
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.
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."
Sabarimala Gold Theft Scandal: 5 Kg Gold Missing From Temple Door Panels During Restoration
Oct 07, 2025 08:20 pm CST
A major controversy has erupted at Kerala's famous Sabarimala temple over allegations that nearly 5 kg of gold disappeared from door panels during restoration work in 2019 and 2025. The scandal involves sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti and the Travancore Devaswom Board, with opposition parties demanding a CBI investigation as discrepancies in weight and documentation raise serious questions about temple treasures.