Copper plate manuscript on Sabarimala recovered from Monson fake: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The Hindu
The Archaeological Survey of India has been engaged to ascertain the authenticity of the items that were in the possession of the alleged fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavunkal.
The copper plate manuscript on Sabarimala that was in the possession of the alleged fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavunkal has been found to be a bogus artefact, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed the Assembly on Monday.
Replying to a question by the Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, Mr. Vijayan said that the government had at no point claimed that the article was genuine.
He added that a Crime Branch probe was underway into the nefarious activities of the alleged racketeer. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been engaged to ascertain the authenticity of the items that were in his possession.

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