Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 11 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday criticised Kerala's handling of the Sabarimala gold theft case, questioning the state's ability to protect the temple's treasury.

Shah demanded the investigation be handed over to a neutral agency, alleging two Kerala ministers are under suspicion. He accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of failing to ensure a fair probe, saying the BJP will agitate and raise awareness across Kerala until the investigation is transferred.

Addressing a gathering of newly elected local body representatives here today, Shah said, "...Can those who failed to protect the Sabarimala temple's treasury protect our faith?... If anyone can protect the fundamental faith of Kerala, it is only the ...