Kerala HC Rejects Pankaj Bhandari's Plea Against Arrest in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

• Kerala High Court dismissed a plea by Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari challenging his arrest.
• Bhandari was arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala's Dwarapalaka idols.
• The idols were sent to Smart Creations for gold plating.
• Special Investigation Team (SIT) claims Bhandari and jeweller Govardhan Roddam played a central role in a conspiracy to steal gold.
• SIT alleges Bhandari, Roddam, and Unnikrishnan Potty planned the theft of gold entrusted for electroplating.