Kerala HC Directs SIT to Expedite Prosecution in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case
The Kerala High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the prosecution process in the Sabarimala gold theft case involving alleged removal of gold from the temple's sanctum sanctorum and Dwarapalaka idols. The SIT has submitted requests for prosecution sanctions for 13 accused, including public servants and Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The investigation is in its final stages, with the draft chargesheet approved, and the trial is expected to commence soon. The case will be heard again on December 2.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 52/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 10 Nov, 03:23 pm. Other outlets followed.