THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There are reports that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken into custody Kalpesh, a Bengaluru native and close associate of Unnikrishnan Potty, in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. The team has also detained Nagesh, the owner of a Hyderabad-based gold works establishment where the gold was processed. According to statements given by the first accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, Kalpesh is the main mastermind behind the operation.

Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu is also under surveillance and will soon be taken into custody. Officials plan to interrogate him alongside Unnikrishnan Potty, after which both will be taken to Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad for evidence collection.

During questioning, Potty revealed details of several

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