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Congress cites 105 CCTV incidents in temple theft probe
The Hindu··4d ago
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday questioned the delay in filing a chargesheet in the Ram temple donation theft probe. He cited a report quoting Tushar Mehta that forensic CCTV review found 105 theft incidents, up from 70 earlier. Ramesh said no chargesheet has been filed nearly three months on. He again sought a forensic audit and a transparent inquiry.
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What It Means For You
- Ramesh said that if a chargesheet is not filed by September 25, lower-level accused may find it easier to seek bail.
- Congress is pressing for a forensic audit of the full donation system at the Ayodhya temple.
- The party says public trust in the SIT hinges on whether senior figures face scrutiny.
What's Happening
- Ramesh posted a Hindi message playing on the 1971 song line about not defaming Ram's name.
- He said investigators who once played down the matter now acknowledge 105 CCTV captures.
- Congress reiterated demands for strict action and complete transparency in the probe.
What Triggered the Attack
- The comments came as the probe neared three months without a chargesheet against the accused.
- The case concerns alleged embezzlement of cash and valuables offered by devotees at the temple.
- Ramesh also asked why the trust has not been dissolved and sought Supreme Court supervision.
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