Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation Demand

17 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 19 JAN 2026 — 5 FEB 2026

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Latest · 5 Feb 2026

The Kerala Assembly adjourned early on February 5th due to protests from the Congress-led UDF over the Sabarimala gold theft case.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) raids across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu as part of their money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these raids. It excludes other actions by the ED, the Travancore Devaswom Board, or the High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team unless they are direct developments of these specific raids.

The full story, from the beginning

19Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Sabarimala gold theft case: ED raids several premises in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

20Jan

The Hindu

V. Muraleedharan called for a CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, accusing the government of shielding culprits and demanding accountability from Kadakampally Surendran.

21Jan

The Hindu

The ED froze eight immovable properties and seized a gold bar worth ₹1.3 crore from Unnikrishnan Potti, prime suspect in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

22Jan

The Hindu

The Kerala Assembly adjourned due to ongoing protests over the Sabarimala gold theft case, with the Opposition demanding ministerial resignations and the ruling party engaging in shouting matches.

23Jan

The Hindu

Adoor Prakash faces political scrutiny after photographs surfaced showing him accepting gifts from a suspect in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

24Jan

The Hindu

Opposition leader V.D. Satheeshan accuses the State government and SIT of delaying the Sabarimala gold theft case chargesheet submission to benefit influential suspects.

25Jan

The Hindu

The CPI(M) accuses the Congress of mishandling the Sabarimala gold theft scandal, claiming their attempt to weaponize the case against the LDF government has backfired.

27Jan

The Hindu

Following a protest over the alleged Sabarimala gold theft, the Kerala Legislative Assembly reconvened, with the UDF demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister and criticizing the investigation.

The Hindu

V. Sivankutty demanded an investigation into Sonia Gandhi, citing photographs of her hosting suspects in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

3Feb

The Hindu

The Kerala Legislative Assembly was disrupted by an opposition protest demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over the Sabarimala gold theft case.

The Hindu

The LDF accuses the Congress of complicity in the Sabarimala gold theft case, claiming Congress MPs were present when suspects visited Sonia Gandhi's residence.

4Feb

The Hindu

Kerala Assembly: Opposition boycotts proceedings amid heated disputes over Sabarimala gold theft

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court affirmed the progress of the SIT investigation into the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case despite granting statutory bail to three accused.

5Feb

The Hindu

Kerala Assembly: Ruckus over Sabarimala gold theft row rocks House again; Speaker cuts short day’s business

The Hindu

The BJP Kerala president demanded the Chief Minister refer the Sabarimala gold theft case to the CBI, citing concerns about the investigation's independence.

The Hindu

KPCC president Sunny Joseph alleges that the CPI(M) is hindering the Sabarimala gold theft investigation, citing its influence on the process and bail granted to the accused.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Kerala Assembly adjourned early on February 5th due to protests from the Congress-led UDF over the Sabarimala gold theft case.

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