Sabarimala Gold Heist: SIT raids accused's Bengaluru hideout, Chennai link emerges

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UPDATED: Oct 25, 2025 12:31 IST

This special report tracks the escalating probe into the Sabarimala temple gold loot, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) taking prime accused Unnikrishnan Pothi to Bengaluru. According to our sources, 'there were links with Chennai as well in connection with gold robbery case and after this particular raids here and they will head to Chennai for a further investigation on the scene'. The SIT officials are currently raiding the Kothari mansion in Bengaluru, a former residence of the accused, as part of the evidence collection process. This development follows the earlier recovery of 400 grams of gold in Ballari. The investigation, ordered by the Kerala High Court, is looking into the misappropriation of gold from the sacred structures of the temple, with the probe's focus now expanding across multiple states to uncover a larger conspiracy.

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