Thrissur, Feb. 9 -- BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan has demanded strict action by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Sabarimala gold theft case, alleging that Congress leaders had close connections with those involved in the scandal.

Commenting on the alleged role of Congress MP Adoor Prakash, Rajasekharan pointed to his links with those accused in the case.

"It is evident that Adoor Prakash has got enough connections with several culprits in the gold theft case of the Sabarimala temple. It is very shameful to note that these types of Congress leaders are doing things that are very beneficial for the culprits."

He further demanded a thorough investigation by the SIT into this theft case, which he believed wounded Kerala devot...