A theft at Kowdiar Palace in Thiruvananthapuram involved antique jewellery valued at around 2 crore, with 12 items missing from Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi’s bedroom between October and November 2025.

Gowri Lakshmi Bayi filed the complaint and Peroorkada Police Station registered the case; the investigation is ongoing.

Stolen items include gold chains, a rare pendant engraved with the image of Lord Padmanabha Swamy, a necklace, Naga Padam set, gold bangles, coins, anklets, and precious stones tied to the Travancore legacy.

Police launched a formal investigation after four months of inquiry, marking the FIR as the official start of the case.

Authorities are reviewing security footage and other evidence to identify the culprit.

Initial internal inquiry suggested temporary removal by someone inside the palace, but extended checks failed to locate them, prompting police involvement.

The incident was reported and publicized on March 15, 2026, with authorities taking up the investigation following the complaint.

The family has not publicly commented, while police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft.

Police began a formal investigation after the failed search for the missing items two days prior to filing the complaint.

Investigations are being conducted under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft, with a special team examining CCTV footage, palace staff, and visitor records.

A dedicated team led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police is examining CCTV within the palace and taking statements from employees as part of the theft inquiry under BNS 305.

Initial suspicion of internal involvement was ruled out after investigations among family members, leading to the police complaint at Peroorkada Police Station.