Supreme Court seeks report on Ram Mandir donation case

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust seeking report on its investigation into the alleged misuse of donations collected at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

SC bench headed by CJI Surya Kant directs UP govt’s SIT to submit status report, seeks full details on team members and structure by next hearing, ANI reports.

“We direct the SIT constituted by the State of Uttar Pradesh to submit a status report. Post this matter for further consideration next Monday. Please also mention the composition of the SIT in the status report,” the Court said.

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Some people have filed petitions claiming that temple donation money was stolen or misused. They have asked for a fair and quick investigation. Some have also demanded a CBI inquiry and a detailed audit of the temple’s accounts.

Earlier, SIT team was formed to probe the donation theft case and people were arrested for the same. Yesterday it was found that theft of at least 70 times in just 40 days was done. It mostly happened during evening shift during counting of the donation money.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited applications for its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the Ram Temple.  Interested and eligible candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in administration, finance, or management and apply by July 18.

Also Read: Ram Mandir donation theft case: total theft count reaches 70 in 40 days

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