State vs S.S. Binu and others — Sabarimala ghee diversion case

30 Oct 2026Arrest

TDB employee Jayalal arrested in Sabarimala ghee diversion case

The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested TDB employee Jayalal as part of their investigation into the diversion of ghee supplied to the Sabarimala temple, which allegedly caused a loss of Rs 2.5 crore through falsified records.

India Today

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An employee was arrested in connection with the misuse of ghee meant for temple use.
Who:: The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is the investigating agency. The accused is Jayalal, an employee of the Travancore Devaswom Board.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kerala.
Why:: He is accused of falsifying records, which allegedly caused a loss of 2.5 crore rupees in ghee supplies.
What it means:: The arrest marks a new step in the ongoing investigation by the anti-corruption agency into this case.

30 Oct 2026News

Sabarimala ghee diversion: Second arrest as VACB nabs TDB staffer

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A second staff member has been arrested in connection with the diversion of ghee intended for the temple.
Who:: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is the agency that made the arrest. The arrested person is a staffer of the Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the temple. S.S. Binu is also named as an accused person.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kerala.
Why:: The arrest was made due to the alleged diversion of ghee used for rituals at the Sabarimala temple.
What it means:: The investigation into the case continues with another individual now in custody.

28 Oct 2026News

Sabarimala ghee irregularities: Vigilance to question SS Binu

Investigation into Sabarimala ghee irregularities expands to more people; Kollam Vigilance Court to consider custody application for remanded contractor SS Binu today.

Asianet News

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Investigators plan to question a contractor about cheating involving ghee supplies for a religious shrine.
Who:: The Vigilance department is the investigating agency, SS Binu is the accused contractor, and the Kollam Vigilance Court is the deciding authority.
When:: Reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kollam, Kerala.
Why:: The investigation is growing to include more people, and the court must decide on a custody request.
What it means:: The court will decide if the police can keep the accused in custody for further questioning.

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State vs S.S. Binu and others — Sabarimala ghee diversion case

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TDB employee Jayalal arrested in Sabarimala ghee diversion case

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