Probe everyone's involvement on irregularities in Milma ghee supply to Sabarimala: HC to SIT

The Kerala High Court has instructed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating irregularities in the supply of Milma ghee to Sabarimala to investigate all relevant leads and examine the involvement of every individual who may have played a part in the matter. The High Court issued this directive after reviewing the report submitted by the SIT.

According to the report, the team has identified the principal accused and some of the accused have sought anticipatory bail. The court observed that the SIT is currently examining call data records and financial transaction details from the relevant period. It also noted that the probe is scrutinizing the roles of senior officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board and Milma.

The bench emphasized that the SIT must investigate thoroughly and impartially, examining every person who may have been involved, regardless of their official status. The court expressed satisfaction with the progress of the probe, stating that it was moving in the right direction. The High Court had initiated the vigilance investigation based on indications from preliminary enquiry reports that a coordinated action involving certain members of the Travancore Devaswom Board and officials may have led to financial losses and the supply of substandard ghee for Sabarimala's religious rituals.