Archive · 9 Jan 2026
ED Registers Case in Sabarimala Gold Theft
The Sabarimala gold theft case is getting more serious.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
They are looking into the money involved in the theft.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken the temple priest, Kantaru Rajeevar, into custody because he didn't show up for questioning.
The SIT has already arrested 12 people.
The ED will check the money deals of the main accused.
This case is important because it involves a famous temple and a big theft.
The ED's actions might have political effects as the state prepares for elections.
The ED registered a case under the PMLA in the Sabarimala gold theft case.
The SIT took the temple priest, Kantaru Rajeevar, into custody for evading summons.
The ED consolidated two charge sheets into a single case, naming 15 accused.
The SIT has arrested 12 accused, all currently in judicial custody.
The ED will scrutinize the financial transactions of key accused, including Unnikrishnan Potti, Govardhan, and Pankaj Bhandari.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), Special Investigation Team (SIT), Kantaru Rajeevar (tantri)
- What
- Registration of a case under PMLA and custody of the tantri in the Sabarimala gold theft case
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Sabarimala Temple, Kerala
- Why
- To investigate the alleged gold robbery and trace the proceeds of crime
- Case Registered Under
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Key Accused
- Unnikrishnan Potti, Govardhan, Pankaj Bhandari
- Number of Accused in Charge Sheets
- 15
- Number of Arrests Made by SIT
- 12
- Tantri Taken into Custody
- Kantaru Rajeevar
- Agency Involved
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Investigative Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Location of Incident
- Sabarimala Temple, Kerala
