Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 3 -- Opposition-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala on Friday sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged irregularities in the gold plating of Sabarimala Lord Ayappa temple in the State. The UDF convener Adoor Prakash said that the Ayyappa devotees have the right to know the culprits.

Vigilance wing of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is currently investigating the alleged theft of two copper-gold-leaf-covered metal plaques donated to the Sabarimala temple in 2019. There are also allegations surrounding the more than 30 kg of gold donated to the temple by industrialist Vijay Mallya in 1998. The TDB Vigilance has reported that key records related to Mallya's donations had gone missi...