Sabarimala Gold Loss SIT Expands Search for M.S. Mani

9 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 23 DEC 2025 — 2 JAN 2026

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Latest · 2 Jan 2026

K. Surendran demands a federal investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, citing concerns about the SIT's impartiality and potential involvement of other political parties.

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This event covers the alleged interference by the Kerala Chief Minister's Office in the Sabarimala gold loss case investigation through the use of IPS officers, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions or statements by the Congress, the Kerala Chief Minister's Office, or the Special Investigation Team unless they are directly related to this specific allegation of interference.

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23Dec

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Kerala CMO interfering in Sabarimala SIT probe through IPS officers, alleges Congress

26Dec

The Hindu

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in India expanded its search for a businessman, M.S. Mani, in connection with the Sabarimala gold loss case.

29Dec

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court-appointed SIT is investigating D. Mani, a Dindigal-based businessman, for alleged links to the Sabarimala temple gold theft.

30Dec

The Hindu

The SIT questioned Kadakampally Surendran, former Devaswom Minister, as part of the investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case.

The Hindu

The SIT is investigating former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran and former TDB president P. Prasanth for their potential roles in the Sabarimala gold theft.

The Hindu

Sabarimala gold theft case: CMO exerted pressure on SIT to delay Kadakampally Surendran’s questioning, alleges V.D. Satheesan

2026

1Jan

The Hindu

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan denied interference in the Sabarimala gold theft case investigation, stating the SIT was being monitored by the High Court.

The Hindu

KPCC president Sunny Joseph expressed dissatisfaction with the Sabarimala gold theft investigation, citing its lack of progress and unanswered questions.

2Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

K. Surendran demands a federal investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, citing concerns about the SIT's impartiality and potential involvement of other political parties.

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