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Sabarimala Gold Theft Controversy: How a Spoof Song Impacted Kerala Politics
Dec 17, 2025 02:10 pm CST
A viral political parody song 'Pootiye Kettiye' has sparked controversy in Kerala after becoming a powerful campaign tool against the ruling CPM government. The song, which references alleged gold smuggling at Sabarimala temple by CPM cadres, has led to a formal complaint claiming it offends religious sentiments of Ayyappa devotees. The controversy highlights the intersection of politics and religion in Kerala's recent local elections.
Kerala Police File Case Against YouTuber KM Shajahan Over Sabarimala Gold Theft Allegations
Nov 26, 2025 05:37 pm CST
Kerala Police have registered a case against YouTuber KM Shajahan for allegedly making false accusations about police involvement in the Sabarimala gold theft case and insulting ADGP S Sreejith. The charges include provoking riots and promoting religious enmity under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while officials maintain the situation at Sabarimala remains under control.
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.
Tragedy at Sabarimala: 58-Year-Old Woman Dies in Darshan Queue as Pilgrim Bus Overturns in Separate Incident
Nov 19, 2025 01:49 am CST
A 58-year-old woman tragically died while waiting for darshan at Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa shrine, while in a separate incident, a bus carrying 33 Karnataka pilgrims overturned near Erumely with three sustaining minor injuries. Authorities have arranged for the deceased woman's transportation back to her hometown in Kozhikode district.
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 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.
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.