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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is seeking to investigate the Sabarimala gold scam case. A vigilance court in Kollam has accepted the ED’s application requesting copies of the FIR and related testimonies. The Kerala state government is opposing the ED investigation and has reiterated its stance in court. The court has scheduled a hearing on December 10th to allow the government to formally present its opposition. Meanwhile, former Devaswom Board Commissioner K.S. Baiju’s judicial custody has been extended for another 14 days, and his bail application is pending in the High Court. Former Administrative Officer Murari Babu’s bail petitions in two related cases have been adjourned by the High Court for a detailed hearing on December 11th.
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ED Seeks Documents in Sabarimala Gold Scam Case, Kerala Government Objects
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a step closer to investigating the alleged gold scam at the Sabarimala temple. A vigilance court in Kollam has accepted the ED’s petition requesting copies of the First Information Report (FIR) and witness statements related to the case. The court will consider the matter on December 10.
The Kerala state government is strongly opposing the ED’s involvement. Government representatives reiterated this stance in court today, arguing that the ED investigation is unwarranted. The court has granted the government time until December 10th to formally submit its objections in writing.
The ED initially approached the High Court seeking the documents but was directed to the Kollam vigilance court.
In related developments, K.S. Baiju, the former Devaswom Board Commissioner implicated in the scam, has had his judicial custody extended for another 14 days. His bail application is currently before the High Court.
The High Court has also adjourned the hearing on bail petitions filed by former Administrative Officer Murari Babu, who is an accused in two cases related to the gold scam, to December 11th for detailed arguments.
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