‘Missing Gold’ at Sabarimala Temple sparks controversy, puts LDF in the dock

Sabarimala temple is embroiled in a new controversy over a 4.541 kg gold discrepancy in cladding for Dwarapalaka idols. The Kerala High Court has intervened, citing poor register maintenance and appointing a retired judge to oversee inventory. Unnikrishnan Potty, entrusted with the gold’s maintenance, is under scrutiny after plates were removed without approval, and extra pedestals were seized.