Former Kerala BJP president K. Surendran has called for a Central agency probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case, alleging involvement of leaders from both the ruling LDF and opposition UDF. He expressed distrust in the state's Special Investigation Team (SIT), claiming government interference to protect high-profile individuals. Surendran cited the SIT's alleged reluctance to arrest Devaswom Board members and pointed to a photograph linking an accused with a Congress leader. The article also mentions Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan denying interference in the SIT's investigation.