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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating D. Mani (Balmurugan), a businessman from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, in connection with the alleged theft of gold from the Sabarimala temple. The investigation stems from a statement by a foreign businessman implicating D. Mani in purchasing Panchaloha idols from the temple. The SIT searched D. Mani’s home and business and questioned him, as well as his friend Sreekrishnan, whose house was also searched.
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SIT Investigates Businessman in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case
Thiruvananthapuram, December 26, 2025 – A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its investigation into the alleged Sabarimala temple gold theft, questioning businessman D. Mani in connection with the case. The investigation was triggered by a statement from a foreign businessman who implicated D. Mani, whose real name is Balmurugan, in purchasing Panchaloha idols purportedly stolen from the temple.
The SIT conducted searches at D. Mani’s home and business premises in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, starting Friday morning. Sources within the SIT confirmed that they were acting on a search warrant. D. Mani was previously questioned by the team earlier this week.
In addition to D. Mani, the SIT also searched the residence of his friend, Sreekrishnan, in Virudhunagar. Sreekrishnan was also questioned by the police. A police team from Kerala, led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP), conducted the searches in Tamil Nadu.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the specific items seized during the searches or the content of the questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
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