Ram Mandir donation theft: SIT seeks more time for probe, likely to submit report to SC
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Uttar Pradesh has requested more time to investigate the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The team is expected to submit an interim report to the Supreme Court while continuing their probe into financial irregularities.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile religious and political figures, and the investigation's outcome could lead to significant administrative reforms in temple management.
LUCKNOW: The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government on June 13 and headed by Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, to probe the alleged theft and embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has sought additional time to complete its investigation, sources said on Friday.The SIT is also likely to submit an interim status report directly to the Supreme Court on Monday in compliance with the apex court's directions, while seeking an extension from the Uttar Pradesh government to finalise its report.The SIT, comprising Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector General of Police Kiran S, and Special Secretary (Finance) Neel Ratan, was formed at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
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