THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The special investigation team (SIT) grilled former Travancore Devaswom Board president N Vasu in the Sabarimala gold theft case. SP S Sasidharan recorded Vasu’s statement. This was after the arrest of former executive officer Sudheesh Kumar, who was personal assistant of Vasu. This hints that the investigation is extending to the top brass of the board in addition to the officials.

The court has remanded Sudheesh Kumar. The SIT is likely to question former top officials of the based on his statement. Vasu was questioned in between this. Former devaswom board secretary S Jayashree and former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju will also be questioned. There are chances to arrest them after this.

It was Jayashree who ordered to handover the gold-plated sheets of Dwa

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