Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Sabarimala Gold Loss: Prime Accused Seeks Bail
Unnikrishnan Potty, the main person accused in the Sabarimala gold loss case, has asked the court for bail in the second case against him.
He was already given bail in the first case.
The court will decide on Monday.
The gold was lost from the temple's idols and door frames during electroplating in Chennai.
The investigation team is still working on the case and plans to file the charge sheets soon.
There are many people accused in both cases, and the court has been critical of the delay in filing the charge sheets.
Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold loss case, has filed for statutory bail in the second case.
The court will consider his petition on Monday, which could lead to his release from jail.
The gold loss is suspected to have occurred during the electroplating of idols and door frames in Chennai in 2019.
The SIT has not filed charge sheets within 90 days, leading to bail petitions.
There are 16 accused in the Dwarapalaka case and 13 in the Sreekovil case, with charge sheets expected this month.
- Who
- Unnikrishnan Potty, prime accused in Sabarimala gold loss case
- What
- Filed petition for statutory bail in the second case
- When
- Petition filed on Saturday, hearing scheduled for Monday
- Where
- Kollam Vigilance Court, Kerala
- Why
- SIT has not filed charge sheet within 90 days of arrest
- Prime Accused
- Unnikrishnan Potty
- Case Details
- Two cases: Dwarapalaka idol plates and Sreekovil door frames
- Bail Status
- Statutory bail granted in first case, pending in second
- Investigation Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Number of Accused
- 16 in Dwarapalaka case, 13 in Sreekovil case
- Pending Action
- Charge sheets expected to be filed this month
- Electroplating Location
- Firm in Chennai
- Court Hearing
- Kollam Vigilance Court