The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has approached the Kerala High Court to cancel the bail granted to tantri Kantarar Rajeevar in connection with the alleged Sabarimala gold theft. The SIT contends that Rajeevar, a key figure, played a significant role in the conspiracy and is not a peripheral figure. They argue that there is substantial evidence linking him to the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potti.
The SIT asserts that Rajeevar’s knowledge of handling and repairing sacred objects from Sabarimala indicates deeper involvement in the case. They claim his alleged role in moving and maintaining temple valuables is part of a broader criminal conspiracy. The High Court is set to review both petitions together, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the offenses.
The SIT highlights that critical aspects of the investigation were overlooked by the lower court, including the level of coordination among the accused. They have urged the High Court to reassess all evidence and revoke the bail, citing the seriousness of the allegations. The agency’s move to consolidate legal strategies in the Dwarapalaka plank and Kattilappali cases signifies a determined effort to address the interconnected offenses.
The forthcoming decision by the High Court on the bail cancellation plea is anticipated to be a significant development in the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft probe. The case has become a focal point in the current assembly election campaign, with the Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA using it against the CPI-M-led Left.
