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Six Ram temple accused worked for Varanasi security firm
Hindustan Times··1 Jul
Six of the eight men arrested for alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donation handling in Ayodhya were employed by Varanasi-based Sainik Security Services, hired by SBI Naya Ghat branch for cash counting, according to police documents filed July 1. Police recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven accused. All eight remain in judicial custody as SIT probe widens.
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What It Means For You
- Devotee donations at major temples depend on transparent counting systems.
- Outsourced cash handling can create accountability gaps for public funds.
- Probe outcomes may shape trust in temple donation management nationwide.
What's Happening
- Eight men linked to donation counting were arrested in Ayodhya.
- Six accused were on Sainik Security Services payroll via SBI.
- Rs 79.85 lakh cash was recovered from seven of the accused.
How We Got Here
- Preliminary inquiry flagged irregularities between June 15 and June 20.
- FIR was registered June 25 after SIT findings.
- Sainik Security Services operates across fifteen states with government clients.
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