Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala HC Extends SIT Probe, Report Due Jan 19

• Kerala High Court granted a six-week extension to the SIT for the Sabarimala gold theft investigation.
• SIT must submit an interim investigation report by January 19.
• SIT revealed more gold was looted than initially thought, including 7 gold-clad copper plates.
• Gold was reportedly extracted at Smart Creations in Chennai, owned by accused Pankaj Bhandari, and is with him and Govardhan Roddam.
• Former Sabarimala Executive Committee President A. Padmakumar was detained on November 26 in connection with the case.

Why It Matters: Kerala HC extends Sabarimala gold theft probe, revealing more stolen gold and recent high-profile detention.