SIT to conduct scientific probe at Sabarimala today
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Thiruvananthapuram: In a crucial step in the probe into the alleged disappearance of gold from the Sabarimala temple, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) reached the hill shrine to prepare for a comprehensive scientific examination scheduled for Monday afternoon. Police officials said the inspection commenced after 1 pm on Sunday, following the mandatory Deva Anujna (divine permission) rituals.
The SIT team, led by DySP S. Sasidharan, the investigation officer, arrived at Pampa on Sunday morning and later proceeded to Sannidhanam, where they will remain stationed until the procedure is completed. Forensic specialists, including chemical analysts and technical experts, will join the operation to ensure the examination is conducted in accordance with the Kerala High Court's directives. The scientific examination was proposed after concerns surfaced regarding the loss of gold from the temple's Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols in 2019.
To ascertain the extent of the alleged depletion, the SIT recently approached the Kerala High Court seeking approval to undertake a detailed forensic assessment. Responding to the request, the court issued specific instructions.
