Adoor Prakash: SIT questioning in Sabarimala gold theft case was routine
Adoor Prakash: SIT questioning in Sabarimala gold theft case was routine
Adoor Prakash says the SIT inquiry was routine, answering with candour and denying any hidden agenda after about three hours of questioning in Thiruvananthapuram.
After about three hours at the Crime Branch headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, UDF convenor and Congress MP Adoor Prakash said he did not find the SIT’s questioning in the Sabarimala gold theft case political or odd, and that he answered with candour and had nothing to hide. He told reporters outside the police complex that the session was straightforward and he cooperated fully.
Prakash was asked about his presence with the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, at the residence of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi. He replied that he had “shared everything with SIT.” He also noted he was unaware of Potti’s purported statement that the latter had procured access to Gandhi through his Karnataka contacts and suggested reporters direct questions to Potti.
The Congress leader said the SIT had recorded his statement and may verify the facts, leaving open the possibility of further clarifications if needed. He indicated he was unsure whether he would be summoned again, emphasizing that he remained available to cooperate. The development comes in the wake of photographs showing him with the accused, which had intensified scrutiny surrounding the case.
In a related backdrop, the Sabarimala gold theft row triggered disruptions in the Kerala Assembly, with the Speaker cutting short the day’s business as ruckus over the matter continued. While Prakash sought to keep the focus on fact-finding and transparency, the case has kept political attention on Kerala’s high-profile investigation.
Overall, Prakash framed his interactions with the SIT as transparent and non-political, underscoring his readiness to assist the investigation and appealing for due process and factual clarity.
