Former BJP Kerala president K. Surendran has demanded a central agency investigation into the Sabarimala gold loot, alleging the current Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe is inadequate and aims to protect influential figures. He claimed the case involves international smuggling syndicates and leaders from both ruling and opposition parties. Surendran criticized changes in the SIT, suggesting they were made to shield politically connected individuals, and called for a CBI inquiry to ensure justice.