What links with Potty? SIT grilling Adoor Prakash in Sabarimala gold theft case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A special investigation team is questioning UDF convener and Attingal MP Adoor Prakash in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He is being grilled at the crime branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. Pictures of Adoor Prakash with Unnikrishnan Potty, the first accused in the case, had emerged earlier. He is being questioned to clarify his relationship with Potty. He is being grilled after issuing a notice.

The investigation team will also clarify whether he received any gifts from Potty. Adoor Prakash was also with Potty while meeting Sonia Gandhi. Adoor Prakash has repeatedly told the media that he has no other connection with Potty other than as a voter in the constituency.

Reports say the SIT may question former minister Kadakampally Surendran again in the gold theft case. The questioning is being conducted to clarify some of the statements made by Kadakampally during the earlier interrogation.

Congress MP Anto Antony may also be questioned in the case soon. It was earlier alleged that Anto Antony received money from a private financial institution in Thiruvalla where the Tantri had deposited Rs 2.5 crore and that the MP's mysterious transactions should be investigated. The ED had conducted searches at this firm and the owner's house the other day.

The interrogations are believed to be crucial as the investigation into the case is nearing its final stage. The high court had stated the other day that the investigation is in the right direction and that no one who stole the gold will escape.