Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala HC Extends SIT Probe, Report Due Jan 19
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News18•05-01-2026, 18:29
Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala HC Extends SIT Probe, Report Due Jan 19
- •Kerala High Court granted a six-week extension to the SIT for the Sabarimala gold theft investigation.
- •SIT must submit an interim investigation report by January 19.
- •SIT revealed more gold was looted than initially thought, including 7 gold-clad copper plates.
- •Gold was reportedly extracted at Smart Creations in Chennai, owned by accused Pankaj Bhandari, and is with him and Govardhan Roddam.
- •Former Sabarimala Executive Committee President A. Padmakumar was detained on November 26 in connection with the case.
Why It Matters: Kerala HC extends Sabarimala gold theft probe, revealing more stolen gold and recent high-profile detention.
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