The Kerala High Court has permitted the inclusion of two more Circle Inspector–rank officers in the SIT probing the alleged removal of gold from Sabarimala temple idols and structures. The Court said the expansion was needed due to the complexity and sensitive nature of the investigation and will review progress on January 14, 2026.
The Kerala High Court has dismissed bail pleas filed by former Travancore Devaswom Board and Sabarimala officials in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The accused are under SIT probe for alleged misappropriation of temple gold.
Kerala’s Kollam Vigilance Court has rejected bail for former TDB president A Padmakumar in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case, keeping him in custody as the investigation into missing temple gold continues.
The Kerala High Court has granted temporary protection from arrest to former Travancore Devaswom Board officer S Sreekumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He has been named as the sixth accused in the alleged misappropriation of nearly 4 kg of temple gold during repair works.
