Thiruvananthapuram, February 14 Kerala state police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar said on Saturday that the investigation being carried out by the SIT into the Sabarimala gold theft case is in its final stage and is progressing in an orderly manner.
The probe is being conducted under the supervision of the High Court, which is closely monitoring the investigation, the DGP told reporters here.
"The SIT is doing a good job. They are investigating the case well. The High Court is conducting its proper supervision," he said.
The Special Investigation Team is almost completing their investigation, Chandrasekhar added.
The Sabarimala gold theft cases pertain to the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple following the replating of the artefacts.
The High Court-appointed SIT is investigating the theft of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and the Sreekovil door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple.
So far, it has arrested 12 people, including the main accused Unnikrishnan Potty and two former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) presidents in the two cases.