THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Unnikrishnan Potty, the first accused in the Sabarimala gold theft cases, has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The arrest was recorded late last night after around 10 hours of questioning. He will be taken to Pathanamthitta this morning and produced before the Ranni court by noon. Potty was taken into custody yesterday morning from his house at Pulimath near Kilimanoor.

The questioning was led by SP Sashidharan, based on the documents and evidence seized from the Devaswom Board headquarters, Sabarimala, Chennai Smart Creations, and Hyderabad. Inspections are still continuing in Hyderabad and Chennai.

The investigation team questioned Potty about the amount of gold stolen and the alleged involvement of Devaswom officials and board members. Officia

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