Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Former Travancore Devaswom Board President N. Vasu Arrested in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case
A special police team in India is investigating a case where gold is missing from a famous temple called Sabarimala.
They recently arrested a former leader of the temple's governing board, named N. Vasu.
He is accused of being involved in the disappearance of gold that was part of the temple's decorations.
Vasu used to be the president of the board and had other important roles before that.
He has been taken to court and sent to jail for a while.
Other people, including the main suspect and some other officials, have already been arrested in this case.
Political parties have different views on this arrest.
The opposition parties believe that higher-ranking officials, including ministers, might also be involved.
The ruling party says they want everyone involved to face the law and that their government is taking action against those responsible.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President N. Vasu has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case.
Vasu is an accused in the disappearance of gold from the gold-clad plates on the temple's door frames and guardian deity idols.
He was produced in a Pathanamthitta court and remanded to 14 days judicial custody, subsequently taken to Kottarakkara Sub Jail.
The SIT has already arrested the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, along with other senior and retired officials.
Opposition parties allege involvement of ruling party leadership, while the ruling CPI(M) states that action will be taken against all involved, regardless of position.
- Who
- N. Vasu (Former President of Travancore Devaswom Board), Special Investigation Team (SIT), Unnikrishnan Potty (prime accused), V. D. Satheesan (Leader of the Opposition), Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP state president), M. V. Govindan (CPI(M) state secretary)
- What
- Arrest of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President N. Vasu in connection with the alleged disappearance of gold from the Sabarimala temple.
- When
- Vasu was arrested on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The case involves alleged gold theft from temple structures.
- Where
- Sabarimala temple, Pathanamthitta court, Kottarakkara Sub Jail.
- Why
- Vasu is accused in the case relating to the disappearance of gold from gold-clad plates on the temple's door frames and guardian deity idols.
Opposition Allegations
Ruling Party's Stance
Involvement of Ruling Party Leadership
Opposition Allegations
The opposition Congress alleges that Vasu's arrest indicates the involvement of the ruling CPI(M) leadership and demands that current and former Devaswom ministers also be named as accused.
Ruling Party's Stance
The ruling CPI(M) states that it has consistently called for all individuals involved in the crime to be brought to justice and is unconcerned about who is arrested, asserting that the government will not tolerate any loss of temple gold.
Credibility of Investigation
Opposition Allegations
The Congress claims that the investigation only gained momentum after the High Court expressed suspicion and calls for everyone who colluded and benefited from the scam to be prosecuted.
Ruling Party's Stance
The CPI(M) alleges that the BJP's demand for a CBI probe is an attempt to shield their associates linked to the incident and prevent the SIT from reaching them, suggesting both BJP and Congress leaders have connections with the accused.
Purpose of Arrest
Opposition Allegations
The BJP state president suggests Vasu's arrest is a government tactic to save face and protect high-ranking individuals.
Ruling Party's Stance
The CPI(M) maintains that the SIT will take action against anyone involved, regardless of their position, and the government's stance remains unchanged in ensuring justice.
- Arrested Individual
- N. Vasu (Former President of Travancore Devaswom Board)
- Investigating Agency
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Case Context
- Missing gold from the door frames of the Sabarimala temple
- Arrest Date
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Judicial Custody
- Remanded for 14 days
- Location of Production
- Pathanamthitta court
- Current Location
- Kottarakkara Sub Jail
