‘Can’t I trust my eyes?’: TDB suspends ex-officer over Sabarimala gold row; more to face action

The Travancore Devaswom Board suspended a deputy commissioner for misreporting gold-plated coverings as copper in a 2019 report. This action follows the Kerala High Court forming a special investigation team to probe discrepancies in the Dwarapalaka idols’ gold-plated coverings. The board plans further action against retired officials after receiving a vigilance report.