Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 10 -- Travancore Devaswom Board President K Jayakumar has declined to comment on the questioning of former chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, saying he did not want to create any controversy.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Jayakumar said, "I have nothing to say. I am not supposed to say. I won't say anything. One should speak only on matters they deserve to speak. I don't want to say anything and create controversy."

Meanwhile, the Crime Branch arrested Thantri Kandharar Rajeevar, the chief priest (Tantri) of Sabarimala and the 13th accused, in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. He was questioned by the Specia...