The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged loss of gold from the Sabarimala temple searched the residence of prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty here on Saturday. SIT officials led by investigation officer S Sasidharan reached Potty's house at Pulimath around 3 pm and conducted the search.

According to sources, the team was looking for documents and digital devices belonging to Potty as part of the ongoing investigation.

Potty, who was earlier sent to the custody of SIT by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ranni, is currently being interrogated at the Crime Branch office here.

The SIT told the court on Friday that Potty needed to be questioned further to trace the missing gold, collect other evidence, and identify other accused persons in the case. The team also in

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