Ram Mandir SIT Report: A big revelation has been made in the initial report of SIT in the Ram Mandir offering theft case. Know what has come to light in the investigation report and other big things
Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case: The preliminary report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the UP government in the case of theft of Ram Temple offerings has come out. The initial investigation report has raised many big questions. According to the SIT report, such incidents came to light during the counting of offerings in the temple, which even the investigating officers were surprised to see. CCTV footage showed some employees hiding wads of currency notes in their pockets, clothes and even shoes and socks. The most shocking thing is that about 70 suspicious incidents have been mentioned in the investigation. After the report, questions are being raised on the security arrangements of the temple, the surveillance system and the role of responsible officials.
What has been revealed in the SIT report in Ayodhya Ram temple theft?
The preliminary report of the SIT shows that there were many shortcomings in the entire system of counting the offerings. According to the investigation report, CCTV recordings between April 27 and June 5 were scrutinized. During this period, about 70 such incidents came to light, which were considered suspicious. In the footage, some employees were seen repeatedly hiding wads of currency notes in their clothes, pockets, shoes and socks. The investigation also revealed that many times proper searches were not conducted at the entry and exit points, which made it easier to take out the cash.
Alert message was given through gestures
It has been said in the report that this was not an incident that happened once or twice. In the CCTV footage, some people were also seen warning each other by making gestures. The investigation team believes that these activities were being repeated continuously and more than one person may be involved in it.
SIT raised questions on the role of which people?
The report has also raised questions on the role of some officials involved in the financial arrangements and management of the offerings. The investigation team says that the previously decided security and search system was not implemented effectively. The report also said that the shortcomings in the surveillance system were not rectified in time, due to which the accused continued to get a chance.
Tinnu used to keep the keys without orders
Another big revelation has come in the SIT report. Investigation revealed that some keys related to the temple bills and counting were with Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu. According to the report, there was no formal written order for this. Not only this, investigation also revealed that on his recommendation, Manish Yadav was employed to count the offerings. Later his name also appeared in the list of accused.
Initial evidence found against 6 people
The initial report of the SIT directly names six people as suspects. The investigating agencies have found such evidence in the CCTV footage, recovered cash and bank accounts, on the basis of which action has been recommended against them. These include Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Luvkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav (driver’s nephew), Karunesh Pandey and Ramashankar Mishra. A case has been registered against all of them under several serious sections like fraud, theft, conspiracy and betrayal of government trust and they have been sent to jail. However, no evidence has been found in this initial report for the claims of missing silver bricks circulating on social media.
Salary of 20 thousand, but lakhs in accounts
Another part of the investigation is much discussed. According to the report, the monthly salary of some employees was around Rs 20 thousand, but transactions, cash deposits and other financial activities worth lakhs of rupees were found in their bank accounts. Now the investigating agencies are trying to find out where this money came from and whether it is related to the stolen amount.
More than Rs 20 lakh cash, jewelery and many valuables recovered
Investigation has revealed the recovery of a large amount of cash and other items from one of the accused, Avinash Shukla. According to the police, 20.39 lakh cash, 1.121 US dollars, gold and silver jewelery and documents related to other properties were recovered from him. The investigating agencies are also looking into the source of the properties and bank accounts purchased in recent years.
What shortcomings were found in the security arrangements of Ram Temple?
According to the SIT report, many basic arrangements were not implemented properly. The system of biometric attendance was not strong. There was no strictness on the dress code fixed for the employees. There was no clear control on carrying personal belongings. There were deficiencies in the process of counting and record keeping of offerings. Adequate attention was not given to regular monitoring and reporting. The investigation team believes that the theft was carried out by taking advantage of these shortcomings.
Ayodhya Ram temple theft investigation not over yet
SIT has made it clear that this is only a preliminary report. Many aspects still remain to be investigated. The team is also trying to find out whether more people were involved in this case, where there were lapses in surveillance and what changes are necessary to prevent such incidents in future. There may be even bigger revelations in the final report.