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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case involving a minor girl is expediting steps to file the chargesheet
The SIT is expediting steps to file the chargesheet and has already swooped down on 42 accused in the case.
The Makara Jyothi appeared following the Deeparadhana, a sacred ritual during which Lord Ayyappa's idol was adorned with holy ornaments brought from the Pandalam palace.
The crime came to light after the survivor, now 18, disclosed her ordeal to a community counsellor.
Travel from Sannidhanam to Pulmedu is allowed only between 9 am and 2 pm.
TDB officials received the jewels from the palace authorities and brought them to the Sastha Temple, where the sacred items were displayed for the devotees.
So far, seven cases have been registered at the Pathanamthitta police station, resulting in 22 arrests, including four minors.
The injured, Anil Kumar from Mathoor, has been admitted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital for treatment.
The Makaravilakku festival is on January 15.
The Commission termed the crime 'heinous' and directed the Kerala Police to arrest all accused without delay.
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