Ex-Sabarimala Official Arrested Over Gold Theft
The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold plating theft arrested former TDB employee KS Byju, marking the fourth arrest. Byju, custodian of the gold plates sent for re-plating in 2019, was on leave during their transfer, raising suspicion. Investigators are examining his role as they seek accountability in the missing gold amid judicial oversight and political pressure.