Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC grants SIT six more weeks to complete probe

The Kerala High Court on Monday (January 5, 2025) extended by another six weeks the time granted to the special investigation team (SIT) to complete the probe into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple.

The court had given the team a six weeks extension a month ago, following a request by the head of the SIT. This was after the SIT submitted its updated probe findings to the court.

Considering the scale, seriousness, and potential ramifications of the allegations under inquiry, the time sought by the investigating officer is justified and deserves to be granted, the court had observed then.

The case will now be heard on January 19.