Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 21 -- Former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran on Wednesday dismissed the rumours regarding his association with Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in connection with the case related to the alleged theft of gold from Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala.

Addressing a press conference here today, Surendran clarified his affiliation with Potti, stating that he visited the accused's then house only once in 2017 to attend a function.

"I have already informed the investigating agency about my association with Unnikrishnan Potti. I also told them about visiting his house once. It was not his present residence; as far as I remember, the visit was in 2017. I had been invited to a function at his house. I atten...