Kochi, Dec. 5 -- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said it would not be appropriate for him to comment in detail on the Sabarimala gold theft case, stressing that the probe is being conducted under the direct supervision of the High Court.

He added that the CPI(M) has made its stand clear, "Whoever is guilty, the party will not protect them."

Addressing a press conference in Kochi, CM Vijayan said, "It is not appropriate for me to speak in detail about the Sabarimala matter. As you know, it is not proper for a Chief Minister to comment on an issue while the investigation is ongoing. What must be noted is that the investigation is being conducted under the supervision of the High Court. Every aspect is being examined by the High Court...