Ayodhya, August 4: A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) is expected to arrive in Ayodhya on Tuesday to investigate the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple, following directives from the Supreme Court. The SIT will conduct a thorough examination of all aspects related to the case and prepare a report based on the evidence collected.
The new SIT will be led by IG Kiran S from the Lucknow range. It will include DIG Somen Verma and SSP Gaurav Grover from Ayodhya, along with ASP Ritesh Kumar from Barabanki. An auditor will also be part of the team to investigate financial transactions and records. The new SIT will coordinate with the previous SIT to re-examine the donation theft case at the Ram Temple.
The SIT will scrutinize the security arrangements at the temple, record keeping, banking procedures, and other relevant documents. Sources indicate that the SIT may question officials, staff, and others associated with the temple trust during the investigation. Additionally, CCTV footage, bank records, and documents related to the donations will be examined. The SIT has issued notices to around 200 individuals connected to the temple’s operations, instructing them to remain in Ayodhya and not leave the district.
Formed under the Supreme Court’s directives, this new SIT aims to conduct an impartial and transparent investigation into the entire matter. Based on the findings, the roles of those responsible will be determined, and necessary legal actions will be taken.
Following the Supreme Court’s order, the investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple has gained momentum. It is believed that the SIT may also question former trustee Anil Mishra in connection with the investigation. Statements from bank employees involved in counting the donations have already been recorded, and the process of taking statements from officials associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has now begun.
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