Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram: Investigation into Sabarimala gold theft case reaches new heights. In the context of the arrest of all the main accused including Sabarimala Tantri in the Kattilapali case, the investigation is entering a new phase. Along with the theft of gold from the Dwarpalaka layer, what happened to the Vajivahana on the old flagpole will be investigated. The SIT has intensified its investigation into whether the 2025 Dwarpali gold plating was part of an attempt to cover up the 2019 gold theft.
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Former Devaswom Board President P.S. It is reported that Prashant is now under the surveillance of the investigating agencies. The investigation team decided to question him again in connection with the case. Transactions related to the company Smart Creations and its CEO are mainly under the purview of the investigation. The questioning is aimed at clarifying the relationship between the former president and Smart Creations CEO, whether financial or otherwise. It is indicated that through this we will get crucial information about the involvement of elites in the gold smuggling case.
PS Prashanth explained to the investigation team that despite the 40-year guarantee given by Smart Creations, when the gold layer faded, it was decided to re-coat the gold. Prashanth has also clarified that there is no other relationship with Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari.
However, the SIT has decided to seek information from Prashanth regarding the handover of the renovated Kodimaram vehicle to Tantri in 2017. P.S. said that although he was not the president at the time of handing over the vehicle, Tantri had the right to possess the vehicle later when the matter was discussed. Prashant took a stand.
Content Highlights: Sabarimala gold smuggling case investigation expands to new levels, focusing on new theories and high-profile involvement. Key arrests made.
Published: 15 Jan 2026, 08:03 pm IST
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