Sabarimala Gold Loss: Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru Arrested by SIT

• Sabarimala's chief priest, Kandararu Rajeevaru, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the temple's gold loss case.
• Rajeevaru was questioned at an undisclosed location before his formal arrest at the SIT office.
• The arrest was based on statements from prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty and former Travancore Devaswom Board president Padmakumar.
• SIT found Rajeevaru had close ties with Potty and recommended replating of Dwarapalaka and Sreekovil doorframe plates.
• He is the 11th person arrested in the case since the Kerala High Court formed the SIT.

Why It Matters: Sabarimala's chief priest arrested in gold loss case, implicating high-profile individuals.