Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Kerala Court Rejects Bail Plea of Ex-TDB President in Sabarimala Gold Case
A former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board, N Vasu, was arrested in November for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of gold from the door frames of the Sabarimala temple.
The court in Kerala recently rejected his request to be released on bail.
The court did not agree with his arguments that he was not involved in the gold disappearance and that he should be released for health reasons.
The case is being investigated by a special team under the supervision of the Kerala High Court.
So far, six people have been arrested in connection with two cases involving the disappearance of gold from the temple's door frames and idols.
Former TDB president N Vasu's bail plea rejected by Kollam vigilance court.
Vasu was arrested in November for alleged involvement in Sabarimala gold disappearance.
Court dismissed bail plea on grounds of health and role in the case.
SIT under Kerala High Court supervision is investigating two gold disappearance cases.
Six people, including Vasu and former TDB president A Padmakumar, have been arrested.
- Who
- N Vasu, former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- What
- Rejection of bail plea in the Sabarimala gold disappearance case
- When
- December 3, 2023 (exact year not specified in the article)
- Where
- Kollam vigilance court, Kerala, India
- Why
- Court found no sufficient grounds to grant bail based on health and role in the case
- Accused
- N Vasu, former TDB president
- Arrest Date
- November (exact date not specified)
- Case Details
- Disappearance of gold from Sreekovil door frames
- Investigating Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Kerala High Court supervision
- Total Arrests
- 6 (including Vasu and A Padmakumar)
- Case Involving
- Gold lost from Dwarapalaka idols and Sreekovil door frames
- Court Decision
- Bail plea rejected on health and role grounds
