Murari Babu, former TDB official accused in Sabarimala gold theft case, passes away

Murari Babu, a former official with the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), has passed away. He was reportedly ailing for some time prior to his death. Authorities at Amrita Hospital in Kochi confirmed his passing occurred around 12:48 a.m. Babu was previously implicated in a gold theft case related to the Sabarimala temple. His death occurred at the hospital in Kochi. The circumstances surrounding his health issues were not detailed. He was a notable former TDB official.

The death of a former official involved in a high-profile case signifies the end of a chapter related to ongoing legal and religious investigations.