India
CB-CID Detains Two More in Palani Temple Property Fraud Investigation
The Crime Branch-CID (CB-CID), Dindigul Unit, has arrested two additional individuals linked to the alleged fraudulent alienation and registration of property belonging to Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam in Palani. During the investigation, evidence was gathered showing that Sivasankari, who worked as a Junior Assistant and in-charge of the Sub-Registrar at the Joint-I Sub-Registrar Office in Palani, allegedly issued refusal slips related to the disputed sale deed and facilitated subsequent proceedings. The investigation also uncovered evidence of Sivakumar’s involvement in preparing and processing the disputed sale deed documents and his alleged association with other accused persons, according to the CB-CID press release. Based on documentary, electronic, and oral evidence collected, Sivasankari and Sivakumar were arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. They were presented before the jurisdictional court and remanded in judicial custody. Further investigation is ongoing. Published – October 08, 2026 12:48 pm IST