The Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court to probe the Sabarimala gold robbery case arrested the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potti early Friday.

Under the banner of “Mission Bihar”, the NDA’s high-octane blitz aims to consolidate support and counter anti-incumbency by saturating key regions.

A senior IPS officer, Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, has been arrested by the CBI. He was apprehended at his Mohali office on bribery charges. An iron merchant had complained of a Rs 8 lakh demand to settle a case. The CBI also seized significant cash, jewellery, luxury watches, and property documents during searches.