Kerala State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar on Saturday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case has reached its final stage and is moving in the right direction.
He told mediaperons that the investigation is being carried out under the close supervision of the High Court, which is monitoring the progress regularly.
“The SIT is doing a good job. They are investigating the case properly. The High Court is supervising the process closely,” the DGP said. Chandrasekhar further said the SIT is now nearing the completion of its inquiry.
The Sabarimala gold loss cases relate to the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple after the artefacts were replated.
The High Court-appointed SIT is investigating the reported loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and the Sreekovil door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple.
So far, the SIT has arrested 12 persons in connection with the two cases. Those arrested include the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, and two former presidents of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
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