Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 9 -- Kerala State Director General of Police Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar on Friday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case is functioning independently under the supervision of the Kerala High Court, asserting that there is no pressure on the probe from any quarter.

Speaking to ANI, the DGP said, "SIT is looking into the matter. Whatever evidence emerges, it will be reviewed. SIT is functioning under the supervision of the Kerala High Court. There is no pressure from any corner at all. SIT is functioning freely."

Earlier in the day, former chief priest of the Sabarimala Temple, Kandararu Rajeevaru, was brought in for questioning by the SIT in connection with the case.

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