Chennai’s glitzy circles intersected with Kerala’s sacred Sabarimala in a dramatic twist to the ongoing gold theft investigation. The SIT swooped on actor Jayaram’s residence for questioning, signaling his potential role as a star witness in the courtroom drama ahead.
Key revelations emerged: the gold plates crafted for the temple’s inner sanctum made an unauthorized detour to Jayaram’s Chennai home. This bombshell aligns with prior probes confirming the gold’s illicit journey beyond Kerala borders.
No accusations of wrongdoing stick to Jayaram—no money trails, no deceit. His bond with accused Unnikrishnan Potti? Purely spiritual, forged over decades of shared devotion to Lord Ayyappa. For 50 years, Jayaram has trekked the Sabarimala hills, a ritual unbroken.
Potti pitched the home puja as a path to divine blessings. Jayaram bit, hosting ceremonies at Smart Creations in Chennai and parading the plates in a Kottayam temple procession. Blissfully unaware of the scam brewing, he now aids investigators with honest recollections.
The SIT’s stance is clear: Jayaram faces no charges. Yet his detailed account fortifies the case against those who exploited temple gold for personal gain, blending faith with felony.
As Kerala reels from this betrayal of trust, the probe delves deeper into how sacred assets vanished under the nose of authorities. Jayaram’s clean slate contrasts sharply with the accused, offering a beacon of integrity amid the scandal.