SIT Probe Continues Into Ram Temple Donation Theft Case
Investigators questioned more than 100 people and identified five suspects after allegations that ₹5 crore to ₹7.5 crore in offerings were stolen.
- The Special Investigation Team continued its probe into alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Wednesday, questioning bank employees after an 11-hour investigation on Tuesday that involved more than 100 people.
- SP leader Pawan Pandey alleged on June 7 that donations worth between ₹5 crore and ₹7.5 crore had been stolen from the temple's collection boxes, triggering the investigation.
- Five individuals—Lavkush, Avneesh, Anukalp, Karune, and Ramshankar—were identified in the theft case, leading to recovery of ₹2 crore and gold. Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, defended General Secretary Champat Rai, citing shortcomings in monitoring rather than integrity lapses.
- SP chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a court-monitored investigation, accusing the government of silence on the matter. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak countered, defending trust members as 'responsible and serious people.'
- The SIT is scheduled to submit its report to the government by next week. Mishra suggested appointing a senior officer as Chief Executive Officer to improve oversight and ensure emotional connection to Ayodhya.
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'Champat Rai's loyalty cannot be questioned': Nripendra Mishra's EXCLUSIVE on Ram Temple donation row
Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, on Thursday defended Champat Rai, General Secretary of the temple trust, amid the ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, saying his loyalty and decades-long commitment to the Ram Temple movement cannot be questioned. However, Mishra acknowledged that while there was no lapse in integrity, there had been shortcomi…
Ram Temple donation case: SIT finds CCTV tampering clues, security staff under probe
The SIT has found clues of possible CCTV tampering in the Ram Mandir donation theft probe. According to documents examined by the SIT, nearly Rs 10 crore was spent on security arrangements at the temple complex over the past 11 months.
The SIT conducted an 11-hour investigation at the Ram Temple complex, including reviewing CCTV footage. The investigation also included employees who were found to have amassed unaccounted assets. According to reports, several employees purchased expensive mobile phones and homes. The SIT is now monitoring employees who may be involved in this case.
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