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Explainer: Ram Mandir Theft Allegations and Legal Scrutiny in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has initiated an inquiry into allegations of theft at the Ram Mandir, a controversy that escalated after Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused officials of embezzling millions. The investigation also revealed financial irregularities and prompted calls for further legal action.
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- A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun probing allegations of theft at the Ram Mandir.
- Mahipal Singh claimed that nearly Rs 7 crore from temple offerings had been stolen over time.
- Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, urged courts to take suo motu cognisance of the matter after alleging large-scale embezzlement.
- Authorities arrested two temple officials and recovered Rs 10 lakh in cash from one official's residence.
- Introduction to the Ram Mandir and its significance
- Allegations of theft and financial irregularities
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