UDF Convenor Adoor Prakash Grilled in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: 'Nothing Political,' He Insists

Well, it seems the ongoing investigation into the rather perplexing gold theft at Sabarimala has taken a new turn, bringing a prominent political figure into the spotlight. Adoor Prakash, the seasoned UDF Convenor and a Member of Parliament, found himself sitting before a Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the Aluva Police Club for several hours yesterday. The topic at hand? The missing 15 sovereigns of gold from the temple.

Naturally, the first question on everyone's mind was the political implications. But Prakash was quick to dismiss any political shenanigans, insisting this was merely a routine procedure. "There is nothing political or odd about the SIT questioning me in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case," he told reporters afterwards, quite plainly. You see, he was primarily questioned because his former personal assistant, Anil Kumar, happens to be one of the key accused in the case. It's a rather direct connection, after all.

The plot thickens a bit when you consider Anil Kumar's family ties. His wife, Manju, is the sister of an employee at the Sabarimala temple, and it was this temple employee who reportedly provided the CCTV footage that ultimately exposed the theft. So, the investigation is really digging into all the threads that connect the various individuals involved, trying to piece together the full picture.

Prakash himself wasn't shying away from acknowledging Anil Kumar's involvement. He made it clear that Anil had indeed worked for him as a personal assistant for quite some time. However, he firmly stated that he was completely in the dark about the actual theft. "I have absolutely no connection with the theft and was unaware of the crime," he asserted, maintaining his distance from the actual act. It's a tricky spot to be in, having an aide implicated in such a high-profile case.

He even went so far as to stress that he’s always respected the law enforcement process and wouldn't dream of interfering in police matters. "I am a public servant and it is my responsibility to cooperate with the police during investigations," Prakash explained, highlighting his commitment to assisting the authorities. And honestly, it makes sense – cooperating is often the best course of action in these situations.

So, while the probe continues to unfold, with the SIT clearly leaving no stone unturned, Adoor Prakash seems resolute in his stance: his questioning was a simple, non-political aspect of a larger investigation, linked solely by association rather than direct involvement in the crime itself. The Sabarimala gold theft continues to be a closely watched case, with each new development adding another layer to the mystery.