Pathanamthitta, Nov. 17 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday began a scientific examination at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam as part of the ongoing probe into the gold theft case.

Officials are collecting samples from the Dwarapalaka sculpture inside the sanctum sanctorum and from the gold-covered wooden door structure.

On November 7, the SIT of the Kerala Crime Branch arrested former Thiruvabharanam Temple Commissioner KS Baiju in connection with the case. He will be produced before the court today.

Earlier, Congress MLA Sunny Joseph had criticised the state government, alleging indifference and slow progress in the investigation.

"Kerala Government continues to remain indifferent in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The inve...