Overview
- Thiruvananthapuram City police chief K. Karthick visited Kowdiar Palace as the investigation gathered pace, with staff and resident statements already recorded.
- A theft case was registered on March 13 at Perurkada Police Station following a complaint by Aswathy Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi.
- Forensic teams collected fingerprints and used a dog squad while detectives review CCTV and examine social-media videos showing palace interiors.
- Current and former employees are under scrutiny, with about 40 staff residing on the premises and a visitor list compiled for October–November 2025.
- The missing heirlooms were kept in a locker inside an iron cupboard, the valuation may exceed Rs 2 crore, remaining valuables have been relocated for safety, and police suspect the removal may have occurred in phases.