Thiruvananthapuram – Vidya, a resident of Kaliyikavila, who is known as a godman, has given an explanation in the complaint that 55 pavan gold ornaments and 1.5 lakh rupees were stolen under the guise of magic and pooja in Vellayani. Vidya claimed that the gold was not stolen but was given as a pledge by the complainant. Vidya told Manorama News that they do not perform pujas as deities.
Vidya, who admits to having the gold, claims that it was not stolen and that it was given by her to pay off the debt owed to the temple. The explanation is that even though he went to the house in Vellayani, he did not perform the puja, and the pujas are related to the family temple and not to the deity. He informed the police that half of the gold was returned and the rest would be returned on the 21st.
Vishwambharan’s daughter Vinitu lodged a complaint with the Nemam police in this regard at her house in Kodi on Nemam Vellayani Shivodayam Road. Vinitu’s complaint is that a father and daughter from Tamil Nadu stole gold and money believing that it would be a solution to the family’s continuous deaths.
The incident happened a year and a half ago. The complainant said that the fraudsters took gold and money from them and locked them in the cupboard of the house and told them to open it following 15 days and then left the place. In the meantime, a gap of several months was suggested to open the cupboards. Vinitu said that when he opened the cupboard and checked it, it was empty. Vinitu said that he had complained to the Chief Minister. According to the Nemam police, more than half of the gold has been bought from the fraudsters as per the demand of the complainants that no other steps are required and the stolen gold should be returned.
English Summary: Money extortion in the name of ritual; vidya denies allegations