Jayaram appeared before the ED in connection with the alleged Sabarimala gold misappropriation case, stating that the truth must come out and the guilty be punished. He maintained that he had only attended temple pujas and would cooperate fully with the investigation
Jayaram
Malayalam film actor Jayaram, on Tuesday, arrived for questioning at the ED office in connection with the alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala. Talking to reporters after the questioning, the actor said that all those involved in the matter should be caught and that Lord Ayyappa will not spare the culprits. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued the summons to the actor earlier this month in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the alleged misappropriation of gold from the shrine.
Jayaram talks about Sabrimala gold theft case
Speaking to reporters outside the ED office here, Jayaram said despite the thousands of temples across the country, Sabarimala holds a special place in the hearts of every Indian, as everyone is welcome there irrespective of their caste or religion.
He said if any such "scam" has taken place there, then "it should be brought to light", including those involved in it, and every person from Kerala is obliged to help in doing that.
"I am also such a Malayali who is obliged to help with that. In the last 10-38 years, I have been invited to many temples for various pujas and other religious ceremonies or events and I attend as many of them as possible.
"That is how I was called for a puja in connection with the Sabarimala artefacts. I was called for such pujas by them (Unnikrishnan Potty and others) several times.
So, whether there was any irregularity behind it is being investigated by the court and the concerned agencies," he said.
The actor said that if the ED gets any useful information from him it would be good, as it would help bring out the truth.
"So, that is why I have been called. If there are any others involved in the matter, let them also get caught. Lord Ayyappa will not spare them," he said.
Last month, Jayaram was questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the door frames of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum).
Jayaram's work front
The actor was recently seen in the film Ashakal Aayiram. Directed by G Prajith, written by Aravind Rajendran and Jude Anthany Joseph, with editing by Shefeeque V.B. and backing from Gokulam Cinemas. Jude also joins as the film's creative director.
The movie marked his screen reunion with his son Kalidas Jayaram after 22 years.
(with inputs from PTI)
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