Sabarimala gold theft case: Actor Jayaram questioned by SIT, likely to be arraigned as witness

Sabarimala gold theft case: Actor Jayaram questioned by SIT, likely to be arraigned as witnessThiruvananthapuram/Chennai: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold heist case questioned actor Jayaram, a move that investigators describe as crucial in establishing the alleged diversion of gold plates meant for the hill shrine. The questioning was carried out at the actor’s residence in Chennai, following which the SIT indicated that Jayaram would be arraigned as a key witness in the case. In his statement, Jayaram confirmed that the gold plates, which were meant to remain at the Sannidhanam of the Sabarimala temple, had been brought to his Chennai home. He stated that Potti had convinced him that conducting poojas on the newly crafted gold plates meant for the Sabarimala sanctum would bring spiritual merit and prosperity. He maintained that he had no knowledge of any financial fraud or misappropriation linked to the gold plates.