The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the theft of offerings in Ayodhya’s Ram temple. Many big revelations were made during the investigation and many irregularities came to light. The SIT investigation is almost complete and it can soon submit its report to the government. After which many big people may come under investigation. The investigation team is busy finalizing the final report. All the findings are being re-reviewed before submitting the report. Everyone is waiting for the final report of SIT.
During the investigation, the SIT conducted a detailed examination of the temple’s financial records, CCTV footage, security protocols, banking procedures and statements of the people concerned. The report not only contains findings on the role of the arrested contract cash counting staff but also on the accountability of the officers overseeing the offering management, which are extremely important for the investigation.
scrutinize every aspect in detail
Initially the investigation was limited to the alleged theft of offerings, but now it has transformed into a comprehensive investigation into the entire system of receiving, counting, safekeeping and bank deposits. The SIT report has been prepared keeping all these points in mind, in which every aspect has been mentioned.
what was in the initial report
Last month, on June 23, the SIT had submitted its preliminary report to the government. The preliminary report had allegedly revealed repeated violations of security standards set by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and State Bank of India (SBI). The final report of the investigation also mentions the responsible characters and their role has also been described as noteworthy.
Responsibility of senior officers not fixed
The preliminary report had mentioned prima facie involvement of 6 contract cash counting employees and 2 supervisory personnel based on CCTV footage, seizures and financial evidence. The responsibility of senior supervisory officers was not fixed in the report, but there is a clear conclusion on this aspect in the final report.
New characters in the heat of investigation
After the final report of SIT, the scope of police investigation will increase further, after which many new characters will come under the scanner of this investigation. It is mentioned in the final report of the SIT that mere carelessness or absence cannot be an excuse to be relieved of responsibilities. The final report of the SIT also mentions widespread negligence in the functioning of the Ram Mandir Trust.
Mention of Anukalp Mishra and Tinnu Yadav
During the investigation, indications of corruption or irregularities were found at many levels. Investigation has revealed that despite receiving the information, the people responsible remained unaware of it. It may also be mentioned in the final report of the SIT that the employees involved in this alleged theft were close to senior people sitting in the trust, in which the names of Anukalp Mishra and Tinnu Yadav are especially included. The final report of the SIT mentions the closeness of the officials and members of the Trust to Anukalp Mishra and Tinnu Yadav, who are seen as the main accused in the Chadhawa theft case.
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