Kerala gold heist: SIT ordered to probe missing gold
Kerala is facing a major stir after 30.3kg of gold, donated back in 1998 for the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, has gone missing.
The gold was supposed to be used for the temple's sanctum, but recent checks found the gold-plated coverings were lighter than expected, raising suspicions.
Now, the Kerala High Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to dig into what really happened.
Political reactions and public sentiment
The missing gold has sparked a wave of political and public reactions.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has already taken action against some officials, and the Chief Minister has promised a transparent probe, saying no one will be shielded.
Meanwhile, Congress wants a court-monitored CBI investigation, and BJP leaders are calling this "daylight robbery."
The SIT's findings could shape how much people trust temple management going forward.