Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe Nears Completion, Final Report Due
A special team in Kerala is investigating alleged gold theft at Sabarimala.
The investigation has taken nearly 11 months.
The team says one part, involving a gold-covered door frame, is finished.
The part involving a Dwarapalaka idol is almost finished.
Scientists still need to provide some test results.
The team plans to submit its final report before September 25.
The Kerala High Court said the report should not be delayed further.
Former board president P S Prasanth was granted bail for medical reasons in a related case.
The Special Investigation Team said its Sabarimala gold theft probe is nearing completion after nearly 11 months.
The investigation into the Kattillappali gold-clad door frame case has been completed.
The Dwarapalaka idol investigation is in its final stage, pending remaining scientific examination results.
The SIT told the Kerala High Court that it will submit its final report before September 25.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prasanth received medical bail 43 days after his arrest.
- Who
- The Special Investigation Team, the Kerala High Court, and former Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prasanth are central to the developments.
- What
- The SIT is completing its investigation into alleged gold theft involving the Kattillappali door frame and Dwarapalaka idol.
- When
- The investigation has lasted nearly 11 months; the final report is due before September 25. The alleged theft occurred in 2019, while the idol was taken to Chennai in 2025.
- Where
- The case concerns Sabarimala, with related proceedings before the Kerala High Court and a reported transport of the idol to Chennai.
- Why
- The investigation concerns alleged gold theft and an alleged attempt to conceal it; the court is pressing for the final report after the prolonged probe.
- Investigation duration
- Nearly 11 months
- Final report deadline
- Before September 25
- Completed probe
- Kattillappali gold-clad door frame case
- Pending probe
- Dwarapalaka idol case, awaiting remaining scientific examination results
- Bail granted to
- Former Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prasanth
- Time in custody
- 43 days before receiving medical bail
- Related allegation
- The Dwarapalaka idol was taken to Chennai in 2025 without court permission