The investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case in Kerala is being conducted by a Special Investigative Team (SIT), which recently reported to the Kerala High Court. According to the SIT, a total of 36 samples have been collected for investigation, which have been presented before the Investigation Commissioner and a Special Vigilance Judge located in Kollam. These samples are set to be sent to the National Metallurgical Laboratory in Jamshedpur for further analysis, with the findings from this lab crucial for the direction of the case.

The SIT emphasized that the results from the National Metallurgical Laboratory will be central to the prosecution's case, as they will provide the necessary evidence to move forward. The team has assured the court that they expect to receive the lab report soon and that it will aid in establishing the facts of the case conclusively. The investigation team conveyed optimism regarding the speedy nature of the lab’s report, stating that it is a priority for all parties involved in the inquiry.

Furthermore, it was mentioned that the final report regarding this investigation could be submitted to the appropriate court by March 31, or potentially even earlier. This timeline indicates the SIT's commitment to a thorough but efficient examination of the evidence, reflecting the significance of the Sabarimala case amidst ongoing legal discussions about religious practices and constitutional rights in India.