Kannur, Feb. 6 -- The Sabarimala gold theft case has been completely sabotaged through "deliberate delays and inaction" by the Kerala government, claimed Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday. Speaking at a press conference in Kannur, he claimed that the charge sheet is being intentionally delayed and that the Chief Minister is responsible for granting prosecution sanction.

He said the chemical analysis report has been delayed and that the Chief Minister is responsible for both the delay in sanctioning and the report. Chennithala alleged that while the CM's own party members failed to secure bail earlier, the system is now being manipulated to facilitate default bail. If all the accused are released, he warned, the case will be de...