Sabarimala Chief Priest Arrested in Gold 'Theft' Case; 11 Held So Far

• Sabarimala Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru arrested by Kerala High Court-formed SIT in gold 'theft' case.
• Rajeevaru was taken into custody for questioning regarding the disappearance of valuable gold ornaments from the temple.
• His arrest followed inconsistencies in previous statements and information from main accused Unnikrishnan Potty and former Travancore Devaswom Board president Padmakumar.
• SIT investigation revealed Rajeevaru's close relationship with main accused Unnikrishnan Potty.
• Rajeevaru had recommended gold plating for temple doorkeepers and Sreekovil doorframes.

Why It Matters: Sabarimala's chief priest arrested in gold theft case, highlighting internal temple corruption.