Sabarimala Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru Arrested in Temple Gold Theft Case

• Sabarimala Temple chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru arrested by SIT in gold theft case.
• Arrest follows disappearance of gold ornaments from temple premises and a detailed probe.
• Rajeevaru was questioned at an undisclosed location before being formally arrested at the SIT office.
• Arrest based on statements from prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty and former Travancore Devaswom Board president Padmakumar.
• Investigators allege Rajeevaru had close ties with Potty and recommended replating of temple gold items.

Why It Matters: Sabarimala chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru has been arrested in connection with the temple gold theft.