In a strongly worded bail order, the court said that the Kerala Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) failed to establish any “prima facie materials to link the petitioner in the alleged conspiracy by any means”.
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrashekhar said the Sabarimala gold controversy is far more serious than earlier known, claiming idol removal and damage to sacred steps. He demanded a CBI probe, while the state government said action will be taken against the guilty.
Tension in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram after Communists covered saffron flags at Attukal temple with a hoarding, and then Hindus tore down the hoarding