<h1>Police to register criminal case and SIT to probe alleged misappropriation of temple gold after sponsor disclosure</h1> A state chief minister alleged a political conspiracy aimed at sabotaging a temple conclave after a sponsor's disclosure about missing gold prompted scrutiny; he asserted the temple administration board showed no lapses and said those involved would face legal action. The state high court directed police to register a criminal case and ordered a special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged misappropriation of gold from temple side frames or lintels and any related matters, noting a substantial quantity of gold had been handed to the sponsor without records showing it was entrusted to the administration. The SIT has been asked to examine all aspects raised by the vigilance report.