India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) preliminary report indicates 70 alleged thefts from Ram Temple donations over 40 days. Avinash Shukla (30) is identified as the central figure in an alleged embezzlement racket involving six individuals.
A preliminary SIT report on alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya points to senior functionary Anil Mishra's failure to enforce safeguards. The report cites nearly 70 instances of alleged pilferage captured on CCTV, implicating six suspects.
Arrested accused Avinash Shukla has revealed a detailed plan for stealing Ram Temple donations, including studying CCTV locations and staff movements. Stolen cash was hidden in washrooms and smuggled out in small amounts, exploiting surveillance gaps and lax security protocols, leading to the recovery of over Rs 79 lakh and other valuables.
A special investigation team probing alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has been granted a 15-day extension. This follows the judicial remand of accused individuals and the resignation of key Trust officials, including Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, who have provided statements.
Investigators in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case are examining the assets and financial dealings of Anukalp Mishra, a key suspect, to trace a money trail linking him to the alleged theft. His improved lifestyle, recent acquisitions, and a grand religious event's funding are under scrutiny.
Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of betraying Hindus by allegedly misusing Ayodhya Ram temple donations. He vowed to lead protests for a 'BJP-mukt Ram,' rejecting the BJP's 'Hindutva of looting temples.'
Eight individuals arrested for allegedly stealing donations from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple have been remanded to judicial custody until June 29. Investigators recovered Rs 79.85 lakh, and six accused were linked to a bank's outsourced cash management agency.
Uttar Pradesh government forms a three-member SIT to investigate alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, following a request from the temple trust and allegations by a former SP MLA. The SIT will submit a preliminary report in seven days.
