A major development has emerged from Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The alleged misappropriation of donations and offerings at the temple has now moved into the legal arena, with the first FIR in the case being registered at the Ramjanmabhoomi police station. The action follows a recommendation from the Yogi government and an initial report submitted by the SIT.
The FIR was lodged on a complaint by Shrikrishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. It names eight people as accused, while several unidentified individuals have also been booked. Those named include Tinnu Yadav, Lavkush Mishra, Anukalp Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Manish Yadav.
Suspicion Falls on Those Handling the Funds
The people accused in the case were all directly involved in handling the donations and offerings that came into the temple, counting that money and depositing it in the bank. In other words, the very individuals responsible for managing the accounts are now the ones under the scanner.
What the SIT Investigation Uncovered
During its probe, the SIT questioned people connected to the Trust, employees, and those who counted the donations. Documents were then cross-checked against their statements. This comparison brought several irregularities to light. On the basis of these discrepancies, the SIT had recommended registering a case and taking the investigation forward.
What Happens Next
Acting on the SIT's recommendation, the FIR was registered under several sections of the BNS. The police will now investigate the matter separately, while the SIT's detailed probe continues alongside. More people could be questioned in the coming days. Strict action has been promised against anyone found guilty. The government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness, and major arrests may follow.
