Special Investigation Team Interrogates D Mani in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case, Raids Conducted

Thiruvananthapuram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has interrogated D Mani, a prominent businessman whose name emerged in the statement of an expatriate businessman, concerning the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case. The SIT also carried out extensive search operations at D Mani’s residential and business establishments.

The search at the residence of D Mani, a native of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, commenced around 10:30 AM on Friday. Authorities have confirmed that D Mani’s real name is Balamurugan, indicating a deeper layer to the investigation.

The questioning and subsequent raids were prompted by the expatriate businessman’s testimony, which alleged that D Mani had been involved in the purchase of ‘panchaloha’ idols from Sabarimala. The SIT had obtained a search warrant before proceeding with the inspections. D Mani had previously been questioned by the SIT in connection with the ongoing probe.

Further expanding their investigation, police also conducted searches at the residence of Sreekrishnan, a friend of D Mani, who lives in Virudhunagar. Sreekrishnan was also interrogated by the authorities. The Kerala police team, led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP), oversaw the inspection operations in Tamil Nadu.