Sabarimala Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru Granted Bail in Gold Loss Cases

• Sabarimala tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru granted bail by a vigilance court in Kollam, Kerala.
• Bail granted in cases related to alleged misappropriation of gold from Lord Ayyappa shrine.
• Rajeevaru is the 16th accused in the Dwarapalaka idol gold loss case and A-13 in the Sreekovil door frame gold loss case.
• Special Investigation Team (SIT) alleged Rajeevaru knew about gold-clad plates being removed without proper procedures in 2019.
• He allegedly failed to report the matter to concerned authorities.