Sabarimala Gold Theft: Tantri Arrested, SIT Exposes Conspiracy, ED Joins Probe

• Sabarimala's chief priest, Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru, arrested by SIT in gold theft case.
• Allegations include violating temple traditions by allowing gold-plated items to be taken outside for repair.
• SIT report claims Tantri remained silent and gave tacit consent, ignoring his responsibility to protect temple sanctity.
• Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a PMLA case, investigating money laundering and financial transactions.
• This is the 13th arrest in the case, the first from the Tantri family, with 12 others already in custody.

Why It Matters: Sabarimala's chief priest arrested in gold theft, facing charges of conspiracy and negligence, with ED probing money laundering.