THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: To find the deeper roots behind the gold theft, the authorities decided to remove the gold plates, including those in the Dwarapalaka sculptures, for detailed examination.

The Devaswom Board gave permission to a special investigation team for this. Samples of the plates will be sent for scientific testing. The test will be on Monday. The High Court had directed that a scientific test be conducted. Currently, the theft of gold from the Dwarapalaka sculptures and the gold-plated steps of the shrine are being investigated as two cases.

The SIT suspects that the gold from the door of the sanctum sanctorum was also stolen. The gold-plated steps weighed 42.100 kg. It is reported that 409 grams of gold were extracted from it after it was brought to Smart Creations. However,

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