Two CIs with CPM links appointed to sabotage Sabarimala gold loot probe: VD Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Wednesday alleged that the appointment of two Circle Inspectors (CIs) with links to the CPI(M) in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the High Court to probe the Sabarimala gold theft case has seriously undermined the credibility of the investigation.

Addressing the media here, Satheesan questioned the basis on which police officials allegedly affiliated with the CPI(M) were appointed to the SIT. He alleged that the inclusion of these officers was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the investigation into the high-profile gold robbery case.

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Satheesan further claimed that two senior IPS officers and a high-ranking official of the Crime Branch were behind the appointments. He alleged that the said Crime Branch official, who had earlier served in charge of law and order, was known for filing false cases against Congress leaders and was now working to undermine the investigation from within the system.

“The appointment of these officers is aimed at weakening the SIT and protecting the real culprits. This is a deliberate attempt to sabotage the investigation and shield those involved in the crime,” he said.

The Leader of the Opposition further alleged that certain sections of the police were acting at the behest of the ruling CPI(M) to derail the probe. “The objective is to leak sensitive information, divert the course of the investigation, and neutralise the SIT constituted by the High Court,” he said.

Satheesan urged the High Court to intervene immediately to prevent any attempt to dilute or derail the investigation and to ensure an impartial and credible probe into the Sabarimala gold robbery case.