THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Devaswom Board President N Vasu was made an accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case. Vasu was named the third accused in the custody report of Unnikrishnan Potty. The investigation team found that the gold-plated dwarapalakas were written as copper-plated on the recommendation of the then Devaswom Commissioner on March 19, 2019. N. Vasu was the Devaswom Commissioner until March 31, 2019. A few days ago, Vasu was questioned by the special investigation team in the case.

N. Vasu stated that he was not involved in the gold theft. He only handed over the letter given by the executive officer to the board recommending gold plating. Further action should be taken based on the report of the Thiruvabharanam Commissioner.

Vasu retired in March 2019. The Devaswom Commi

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