Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (IANS) The arrest of Sabarimala temple tantri Kantaru Rajeevar in the gold heist case has marked a decisive escalation in an investigation that is steadily moving up the institutional hierarchy.What began as a probe into a sensational theft linked to one of Kerala’s most revered shrines has now entered politically sensitive terrain, sharpening speculation over whether the next rung could include a minister.By taking into custody a figure traditionally viewed as insula…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (IANS) The investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case took a dramatic turn on Friday with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting temple tantri Kantaru Rajeevar, marking a major escalation in the high-profile probe.According to official sources, the SIT took Rajeevar into custody after he repeatedly failed to appear before investigators despite being served multiple notices over the past several days.Investigators said the tantri had been evading summons, …
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (IANS) The Sabarimala gold theft case took a significant turn on Friday with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) taking into custody Sabarimala temple ‘tantri’ (priest) Kantaru Rajeevar, even as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The twin developments have intensified the political and investigative focus on the high-profile case, particularly in the run-up to the Assembly elections in Kerala.The SIT …
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 (IANS) Kerala navigated a year of intense political upheaval, legal milestones, and maritime challenges in 2025, marked by the sensational Sabarimala temple gold theft and a significant shift in the state’s local governance. The year saw the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) face its most severe electoral setback in a decade, while the judiciary delivered landmark verdicts, including the actress rape case that gripped national attention.The alleged theft of several ki…
Kochi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has expressed its readiness to take over the probe into the alleged large-scale gold theft and irregularities at the Sabarimala temple, telling the Kerala High Court that it would have no objection to investigating the case if so directed.The development assumes significance amid mounting criticism over the slow pace of the investigation being carried out by the High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), consisting of the…