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SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases, seeks speedy completion of probes

The Supreme Court proposed special courts for Manipur violence trials. Probe agencies must complete pending investigations expeditiously and provide chargesheets. Victims' families will receive copies of filed chargesheets promptly. The court also asked for information to determine the number of special courts. Fresh status reports on violence-related cases were also…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

New team for counting Ram temple donation in two shifts under SBI supervision

The Ram Temple trust has deployed a new cash counting team following a donation embezzlement row. A two-shift system under State Bank of India supervision began after a trial period. The trust appointed a new in-charge for cash counting after the previous one went to jail. Four supervisors, including an…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearing

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS officer with extensive experience is preferred to lead this crucial investigation. The SIT has submitted a status report to the Supreme Court regarding the Ram Mandir donation theft. Eight individuals have…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significant administrative and donation-counting system reforms. The Supreme Court is also monitoring the investigation and has sought a status report. The temple trust is scheduled to meet soon to discuss…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Badrinath Temple donation row: SIT sends deleted data to FSL for recovery

Police seized a Network Video Recorder containing crucial CCTV footage from Badrinath Temple. Deleted recordings from cash counting sessions will undergo forensic analysis for recovery. Investigators are questioning temple officials to identify oversight gaps in donation handling. Suspicious individuals have been identified, and a deep investigation is currently underway. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Ram temple donation 'theft': SIT may visit Ayodhya soon, question trust members

An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials will question those associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust is reviewing its banking arrangements for cash donations and security protocols. Police have widened their financial investigation and arrested eight individuals…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case

The Uttarakhand government has taken a strict stance over alleged financial irregularities in the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Acting on the findings of an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food, and other expenses of VIP guests, the government has directed the Committee's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to initiate…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

SIT scans CCTV footage, call records in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities

A special investigation team is intensifying its probe into alleged donation embezzlement at Badrinath Dham. CCTV footage shows a suspended employee suspiciously hiding cash and valuables from the counting room. Investigators are examining additional footage and call records of the accused employee. The investigation began after irregularities were detected during…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Badrinath temple offerings probe: SIT to record BKTC members' statements, collect CCTV footage

The Uttarakhand Police SIT is investigating alleged irregularities in Badrinath Temple offerings. Members of the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee will record their statements. CCTV footage is being collected as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter. A suspended employee has challenged his suspension and the FIR registered against…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Ram temple funds row: Congress seeks SC-monitored probe, says SIT probe eyewash

Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Senior leader Supriya Shrinate called the Uttar Pradesh government's SIT probe an eyewash. She stated the misappropriation is an attack on Hindu faith and beliefs. The Congress leaders also demanded the dissolution of the temple Trust. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 10