Gold theft case: SIT conducts forensic checks at famed Sabarimala temple

Sabarimala, Nov 17, 2025

The probe into the Sabarimala gold theft gained significant momentum on Monday with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) launching critical evidence-collection procedures from the hallowed sanctum sanctorum at the temple.

The collection was done in the interval when the temple closed after the morning session.

Acting on explicit directives of the High Court, the SIT began removing select gold sheets from the temple structure to facilitate forensic testing.

Gold plates from the Dwarapalaka idols and portions of the Sreekovil’s right panel were carefully detached to collect samples.

Officials said the sheets would be weighed, tested for purity, and later reinstated.

The procedure marks the most decisive step so far in verifying allegations that gold originally