Setback for Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru in gold theft case, stay on remark of lack of evidence

KOCHI: A setback for Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru in the gold theft case. The Kerala High Court stayed Kollam Vigilance Court’s remarks of having no evidence against the Tantri. The action is on the appeal filed by the special investigation team (SIT). The high court sent a notice to the Tantri on the appeal.

The special investigation team (SIT) said the Tantri is involved in financial transactions related to the Sabarimala gold theft. The Tantri was released on bail 41 days after his arrest. Following this, the SIT approached the Kerala High Court. Opposition leader V D Satheesan and others coming forward supporting the Tantri after granting him bail was widely discussed.