Three-member SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations

Lucknow (Raghwendra Pratap Singh) : The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations. The move comes amid a widening political row and calls for transparent action against those found guilty.

The controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donations offered at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple has intensified, with the Uttar Pradesh government constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT), investigators widening their probe, and senior BJP leader and former MP Vinay Katiyar demanding strict action against anyone found guilty.

Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a three-member SIT comprising Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector General of Police Kiran S, and Finance Department Special Secretary Neel Ratan. The panel has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation and submitting its findings to the state government.

The Special Operations Group (SOG) is also conducting an extensive probe, examining CCTV footage and other technical and physical evidence.

As part of the investigation, an individual identified as Lav Kush, a resident of Meenapur Phagoli in the Shujaganj area of Rudauli, has been detained for questioning. Investigators are seeking information regarding his possible links to the case. Sources indicated that some cash has also been recovered during the course of the inquiry, though officials have not released any details regarding the amount or its significance.