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The investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case has gained significant political momentum as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran. While Surendran maintains that his acquaintance with the accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, was purely professional, the opposition alleges that the interrogation was delayed and kept confidential due to recent elections. With the CPM leadership sticking to its "wait-for-report" stance regarding action against A. Padmakumar, the SIT's move to question a former cabinet member raises questions about whether the investigation is closing in on higher levels of government.