Vigilance Court Awaits Decision on Bail for Businessman in Sabarimala Gold Case

Unnikrishnan Potty, a businessman from Bengaluru, awaits a vigilance court's decision on his bail request in a case involving gold loss from the Lord Ayyappa shrine. The prosecution opposes bail, citing potential tampering with evidence. The court will announce its decision the following day.

In a case that has captured widespread attention, a vigilance court has reserved its decision on the bail plea of Bengaluru-based businessman Unnikrishnan Potty. Potty, accused of involvement in the disappearance of gold from the Sreekovil door frames at the Sabarimala shrine, is hoping for a favorable ruling.

The case has seen various developments, with Potty's defense arguing for bail due to the Special Investigation Team not filing a chargesheet within the legally mandated 90-day period. However, the prosecution remains firm on opposing bail, citing concerns over potential evidence tampering and influencing of witnesses.

The court stressed its resolution to announce the decision by Wednesday, while the Enforcement Directorate continued its investigations with raids across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, targeting residences and offices of those implicated in the Sabarimala gold cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)