Seize all records in Sabarimala row, says HC

KERALA High Court on Friday directed the Chief Superintendent of Police (Vigilance) and the Security Officer to seize the entire records concerning the gold-plating/gold-cladding of the Dwarapalakas, the door lintel, the door panel, the Lakshmi Roopam and Kamanam, commencing from the date of the original cladding, whenever it is.

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The Officer should also ensure that the file relating to the other set of "Dwarapalaka idols", which is kept in the strongroom, is placed before the court. Meanwhile, the board has filed an affidavit before the court tendering an unconditional apology for failing to obtain prior permission before detaching the gold-plated coverings and for the subsequent delay in communicating this action to the Special