A big revelation has come to light in the Ram temple offering theft case. According to sources, the temple trust had got information about the theft even before it became public. It is being told that on June 5 itself, the officials of the Trust, along with the security personnel engaged in the security of the temple of SIS Company and the police, had recovered about Rs 58 lakh from the houses of the accused, while the accused had withdrawn the remaining amount from their bank accounts and returned it to the Trust by June 8.
Despite a total recovery of Rs 79.85 lakh, FIR was not lodged for about 20 days, due to which serious questions have been raised on the role of the Trust and the Trust’s General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra.
Information about irregularities in offerings on June 4 itself
According to sources, the Trust had received information about the irregularities in the offerings on June 4 itself. The next day, Trust officials and security agency personnel deployed on the premises reached the house of the accused and recovered the cash. In many cases, the accused themselves handed over the money and also gave a receipt for the same in writing, which was also signed by their family members. The money was withdrawn from the bank of the accused in whose accounts the money was deposited and handed over to the trust.
Misappropriation of funds for a long time
Sources are also claiming that some employees engaged in counting the offerings were misappropriating the amount for a long time. In such a situation, it is feared that the actual amount of theft may be much more than the recovered amount. The investigating agencies are now investigating this entire network and the possible huge financial loss.
Most suspicion on Tinnu Yadav
During the investigation, the most suspicion is being cast on Tinnu Yadav. Sources say that it has also come to light that metals found in offerings were found with him. However, interestingly, when recovery was being done by visiting the houses of other accused, the team did not reach Tinnu’s house on the first day. It is alleged that after interrogation, he asked for only one lakh rupees and gave it, due to which the question arises whether he got a chance to dispose of the remaining amount and goods.
Many shocking revelations came to light
Another important fact has come to light in the case. According to sources, the official vehicle of the Trust was not used during the recovery operation. It is being told that it is mandatory to make an entry in the logbook whenever the trust vehicle goes out. In such a situation, the officials reached the house of the accused in private vehicles, due to which no official vehicle recording of the entire operation could be done.
Pawan Pandey gave information to Akhilesh Yadav
On June 6, local SP leader Pawan Pandey informed about this matter to SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav. Akhilesh Yadav posted on social media on June 7 demanding an investigation. Although Trust General Secretary Champat Rai’s clarification came late in the evening and he denied it, but Akhilesh Yadav raised questions by posting one after the other. Due to which the round of allegations and counter-allegations started.
Doubt on the role of people over 40
However, the CM constituted SIT on the request of the Trust. In the preliminary report of SIT, the role of more than 40 people including Champat Rai and Anil Mishra was found doubtful. After that, on June 25, the Trust filed a case against eight employees, who were arrested by the police late in the evening. While interrogation of some unknown people also started. Amidst the allegations, on June 26, Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned.
After the preliminary investigation, a large-scale investigation by the SIT is going on. Till now eight accused have been arrested and recovery of about Rs 79.85 lakh has been confirmed. After the matter came to light, questions are being raised regarding the functioning of the Trust, delay in FIR and recovery process.
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