Ram Temple Donation 'Theft': SIT May Visit Ayodhya Soon, Question Trust Members
The trust is weighing new banking options as investigators widen the probe and police recover about Rs 80 lakh in cash and jewellery from accused persons.
- The Special Investigation Team is revisiting Ayodhya to examine donation records and question trust functionaries, as the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust reviews its banking arrangements following alleged embezzlement.
- Formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on June 13, the SIT has arrested eight individuals, including temple employees, and recovered Rs 80 lakh in cash and jewelry while investigating misappropriation allegations.
- Investigators are scrutinizing banking transactions, land records, and investments to determine if the accused acquired assets disproportionate to their income, while seeking details from the Income Tax Department and revenue offices.
- Security protocols have shifted, with the trust exploring alternative banking arrangements to its current State Bank of India system, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura discontinuing certain VIP passes.
- On July 14, the Anti-Corruption Court is scheduled to hear a plea, while the state government extended the SIT's tenure by 15 days on July 1 to complete its investigation into donation management.
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Ram Temple donation case: SIT likely to revisit Ayodhya, question trust members
SIT probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple is likely to visit Ayodhya to question members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Investigators are also expanding the financial probe while the trust reviews its banking arrangements for handling donations.
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Ayodhya donation scam: SIT to question trust officials
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to question people associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and review banking arrangements for donations.
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Times of IndiaRam temple donation 'theft': SIT may visit Ayodhya soon, question trust members
An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials will question those associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust is reviewing its banking arrangements for cash donations and security protocols. Police have widened their financial investigation and arrested eight individuals so far. Recovered cash and jewelry are being matched against accused persons' known income sou…
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