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Ram Temple Donations: Embezzlement Probe Intensifies
28 Jun
Summary
- Eight accused in Ram temple donation embezzlement case arrested.
- Ayodhya Police expanded investigation to include bank officials.
- Criminal misconduct charges invoked against public servants.
Ayodhya Police have escalated their inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of funds donated to the Ram temple. Simultaneous raids were executed at the residences of eight individuals accused in the case. These individuals are presently in judicial custody until June 29 and are expected to appear in court on Monday.
The investigation has broadened to scrutinize the conduct of bank officials who managed the temple's offerings. Authorities are examining whether standard banking procedures were followed during the deposit of large cash sums from the donation boxes, looking into potential irregularities and collusion.
Investigators are meticulously tracing the money trail from collection points to bank accounts. The legal framework now includes Section 13(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, allowing for the investigation of public servants, including bank officials, who may have abused their positions.
Police suspect the alleged embezzlement may not have been an isolated incident and are actively seeking to recover evidence, including cash and electronic records. Custodial questioning is anticipated to aid in recovering further material evidence and identifying any additional accomplices.
