105 theft instances caught on CCTV: What SIR probe in Ram Mandir donation row uncovers
The three-member SIT, headed by Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, was constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government on June 13.
A special investigation team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in donation collections at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has identified 105 instances of unauthorized removal of currency captured on CCTV cameras, according to the Uttar Pradesh government's solicitor general Tushar Mehta. The team, headed by Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, completed its probe and is expected to file a chargesheet by September 25 to meet a statutory deadline.
Mehta assured the Supreme Court that the SIT had thoroughly assessed the roles of all individuals involved and used extensive CCTV footage, recoveries, forensic examination, and audits in its investigation. The primary offenses under investigation include criminal breach of trust and offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The SIT also examined financial transactions and assets of the accused and their relatives, including cash deposits, properties, construction work, vehicles, jewellery, and event expenditure.
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