The prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, Unnikrishnan Potti, has been remanded to police custody till October 30.

The accused was brought to the court amid tight security arrangements. The in-camera hearing was held in the presence of judicial authorities, and the proceedings have been kept confidential.

Unnikrishnan Potti’s arrest pertains to the theft of gold plating from the sanctum’s wooden panels and the Dwarapalaka (door guardian) sculptures at Sabarimala temple. The action comes on the fifth day of the court-monitored SIT probe.

Earlier today, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

Potti’s underwent a medical examination at Thiruvananthapuram General

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