Sabarimala Gold Theft: ED Under Scrutiny Amidst Allegations of Donation Misappropriation

• The gold theft at Sabarimala temple has escalated into a major controversy, with the ED investigating money laundering.
• ED raided 21 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, uncovering alleged irregularities in temple donations and finances.
• Kerala's Left government questions ED's intentions, alleging political motives and discriminatory raids, citing the Tantri's un-raided home.
• BJP criticizes the state government and SIT, claiming they are protecting accused and that the ED will expose corruption.
• The investigation suggests a systematic scam involving gold disappearance from the sanctum sanctorum and misuse of sponsorships, implicating internal collusion.

Why It Matters: Sabarimala gold theft probe expands to financial irregularities, sparking political clashes over ED's role.