Kerala High Court Upholds SIT Probe in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case, Declines CBI Inquiry

The Kerala High Court has declined calls for a CBI probe into the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, stating that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is conducting a thorough investigation under the court's supervision. The court noted that advanced forensic tests are underway, with reports expected soon, and emphasized ongoing efforts to digitize temple accounts for transparency. It also indicated judicial intervention would occur only if compelling reasons arise during the probe.