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Sabarimala Gold Theft: Bengaluru Accused Arrested

By Vinutha U
Sabarimala Gold Theft: Bengaluru Accused Arrested

During this time, an individual threw a slipper at Potti, creating a dramatic scene. Subsequently, the court ordered his custody with the SIT until October 30.

Thiruvananthapuram: In connection with the disappearance of gold from the gold-plated copper armor of the guardian deities at the Sabarimala temple, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested the prime accused, Bengaluru-based businessman Unnikrishnan Potti, on Friday. The local court ordered that the accused be remanded to SIT custody until October 30.

On Thursday, authorities detained Potti at his residence in Pulimath and interrogated him for approximately 14 hours at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. He was then produced before the First-Class Magistrate Court. During this time, an individual threw a slipper at Potti, creating a dramatic scene. Subsequently, the court ordered his custody with the SIT until October 30. Redraft this to English. and give me ash tags and search tags after camas.Bata Women’s Stylish Ballerina Flats – Trendy, Comfortable

The SIT, investigating the case, submitted a report to the Ranni Magistrate Court, stating, "Potti misappropriated 2 kg of missing gold. Between 2004-08, he worked as an assistant to the temple priests. During this period, with the intent to deceitfully make money, he applied for re-plating the armor.

When granted the opportunity, he misused the gold."Potti, accused of the Sabarimala gold theft, made a serious allegation, claiming he was framed by others in this case. While being taken to court, he told reporters, "Those who framed me will definitely face justice."