Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Kerala Appoints Prosecutor Amid Sabarimala Gold Theft Delays
The Kerala government has appointed NK Unnikrishnan as the Special Public Prosecutor to handle the Sabarimala gold theft cases.
He will lead the prosecution for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in two cases involving the loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and the doorframes of the Sreekovil.
Unnikrishnan will also provide legal advice during the investigation and check the charge sheets before they are filed in court.
He has previously worked on important cases like the Jisha murder case and the Jolly serial killings.
The prosecution is under pressure because one accused was released from jail due to a delay in filing the charge sheets.
Additionally, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started investigating possible money laundering related to the gold theft.
NK Unnikrishnan appointed as Special Public Prosecutor for Sabarimala gold theft cases.
He will lead the prosecution for the SIT in two cases involving gold loss from Dwarapalaka idols and Sreekovil doorframes.
Unnikrishnan will provide legal advice during the investigation and scrutinize charge sheets.
Prosecution faces criticism due to delays in filing charge sheets, leading to an accused's release on bail.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering probe into the Sabarimala gold loss incident.
- Who
- Kerala Government, NK Unnikrishnan, Special Investigation Team (SIT), Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor in Sabarimala gold theft cases
- When
- Appointment order issued on Wednesday, January 24
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To lead prosecution and provide legal advice in the Sabarimala gold loss cases
- Special Public Prosecutor
- NK Unnikrishnan
- Cases Involved
- Dwarapalaka idols and Sreekovil doorframes
- Previous Cases
- Jisha murder case, Jolly serial killings
- Bail Reason
- Delay in filing charge sheets
- Investigating Agencies
- SIT, Enforcement Directorate
Sources
Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: High Court Angry As Delay Lets Suspects Go Free
Tests By ISRO Confirm Sabarimala Gold Was Stripped From Copper Sheets
NK Unnikrishnan Appointed Special Public Prosecutor In Sabarimala Gold Loss Cases
