SIT questions former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran and former TDB president P. Prasanth in the Sabarimala gold theft case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the criminal misappropriation of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple’s gold-plated religious artefacts questioned CPI(M) State Committee member and former Devaswom Board Minister Kadakampally Surendran and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P Prasanth. The SIT is investigating whether Mr. Surendran, as Minister, had any role in allowing the prime suspect, Unnikrishnan Potti, to take possession of the gilded coverings under the pretext of restoration at Smart Creations. Mr. Surendran reportedly stated that the government's role was limited to policy and oversight, while Mr. Prasanth said that Smart Creations had given a ten-year warranty for the "restored" gold-plated coverings in 2019 and that the TDB failed to seek prior High Court permission for the move of the artefacts.
1 JAN 2026
— 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.
2 JAN 2026
— 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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