The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case has arrested the temple's Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru in connection with the case. What is the Sabarimala gold theft case? The Sabarimala gold controversy centres on allegations of irregularities in the gold plating at the Sabarimala temple. SIT officials said Rajeevaru had been questioned earlier during the course of the investigation. He is the 11th person to be arrested in the case after the Kerala High Court constituted the SIT to probe the gold loss incident.

Source: Mint January 09, 2026 09:27 UTC