SIT Begins Probe From Cash-Counting Room at Ram Temple
The panel will submit a preliminary report in seven days and a final report in 15 days, officials said.
- On Monday, a three-member Special Investigation Team arrived in Ayodhya to begin probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donation funds, following requests from the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust.
- Prompted by allegations of donation theft, the Trust sought an impartial inquiry to counter misinformation, while nearly Rs 2 crore in cash has reportedly been recovered from five employees linked to the case.
- The panel includes Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, IGP Kiran S, and Neelratan Kumar of the Finance Department; investigations focus on temple staff including Anukalp and Lavkush after Rs 10 lakh was recovered from Lavkush's residence.
- Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra pledged full cooperation, stating, "The first concerns the criminal aspect linked to the alleged irregularities, which requires a fair and impartial investigation," while the Samajwadi Party sustained attacks on the BJP.
- The committee must submit a preliminary report within seven days and a final report within 15 days to determine whether misappropriation occurred and identify necessary systemic changes to restore devotee confidence.
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A three-member SIT has begun investigating alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya. The team is expected to submit its report within 15 days amid growing political controversy and claims of financial misconduct.
Questions raised about donations related to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have escalated the matter. Investigating agencies have become active amid suspicions of financial irregularities. The Trust has advocated for transparency and an impartial investigation to uncover the truth.
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