Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Congress Leader Chennithala Gives Statement in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case
A senior leader from the Congress party, Ramesh Chennithala, gave a statement to a special investigation team about a case involving missing gold from a famous temple in Kerala, India.
The gold was reported missing from the temple's idols and doorframes.
Chennithala shared information he received from a businessman, but he said it's not evidence, just information.
He also mentioned that the court had noted that international smugglers might be involved.
The investigation is ongoing, and six people have been arrested so far.
Chennithala believes the gold plates need to be found, and the investigation should continue.
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala gave a statement to the SIT regarding the Sabarimala gold loss case.
Chennithala shared information he received from a businessman, clarifying it's not evidence but information.
The SIT is investigating the loss of gold plates from the temple's idols and doorframes.
Six people, including two former presidents of the Travancore Devaswom Board, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Chennithala mentioned that the High Court had observed the involvement of international antique smugglers in the case.
- Who
- Ramesh Chennithala, a senior Congress leader, and the Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- What
- Chennithala provided information to the SIT regarding the alleged involvement of an international racket in the Sabarimala gold loss case
- When
- December 14, 2023
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, at the Crime Branch office
- Why
- Chennithala wished to disclose certain information related to the case
- Person Involved
- Ramesh Chennithala (Congress leader)
- Organization Involved
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Case Details
- Sabarimala gold loss case
- Duration of Statement
- Over an hour
- Number of Arrests
- Six persons, including two former presidents of the Travancore Devaswom Board