Adoor Prakash Loses Temper With Media After SIT Questioning in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

Thiruvananthapuram: UDF convener Adoor Prakash reacted angrily to media queries on Saturday, after being questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. He appeared visibly agitated when reporters sought details about the questioning.

The confrontation began when a journalist asked whether SIT officials had indicated that he might be summoned again for further questioning. Adoor Prakash dismissed the question, stating that such matters should not be raised and that he should not be compelled to speak about the investigation.

Tensions escalated further when a reporter asked about a reported meeting between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the case. At this point, he reportedly shouted at a television journalist to “move your hand” before getting into his vehicle. As he left, he was heard issuing a warning, saying that some people were “celebrating unnecessarily” and that if the UDF returned to power, a thorough investigation would be conducted. “We will not leave this alone,” he said.

Meanwhile, his close association with key accused individuals in the gold theft case has been widely discussed. The SIT is reportedly examining meetings and alleged exchanges involving the accused, including those involved in stealing, purchasing, and selling the gold across various parts of the state and the country.

Investigators have reportedly found evidence suggesting that Adoor Prakash met several times with Unnikrishnan Potty, the first accused, as well as Govardhan, a Bellary-based gold merchant, who purchased the stolen gold. The SIT is also examining claims that he played a significant role in facilitating the accused’s entry into the highly secured residence of Sonia Gandhi.