Sabarimala gold theft case: CMO exerted pressure on SIT to delay Kadakampally Surendran’s questioning, alleges V.D. Satheesan
V.D. Satheesan, leader of the Opposition, accused Pinarayi Vijayan’s office of pressuring the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to delay questioning of former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran. He claimed this was done to influence the upcoming local body elections and protect certain party leaders. The Kerala High Court had previously criticized the slow progress of the probe, endorsing the Opposition's view that the government was exerting pressure on the SIT.
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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