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Sabarimala gold loot: Kerala HC finds systematic, methodical misappropriation of gold

Kochi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Kerala High Court on Monday made severe observations in the Sabarimala gold loot case. The court observed that a systematic and methodical process went into the misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and door frames of the Sabarimala temple
After examining the comprehensive progress report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the case, and also the chemical analysis report prepared by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the court said: “On examining the summary of the chemical analysis, we find that the apprehensions earlier expressed by this Court stand prima facie reinforced...These analysis reports not only disclose the manner and modus operandi of the alleged tampering and substitution, but also provide critical evidentiary pointers for correlating past transactions with subsequent activities."
A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar said that the Court's apprehension regarding misappropriation stands confirmed by this report.
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