How The Ram Temple Donation Money Was Allegedly Stolen: Inside The Tinnu Gang’s Operation

Ayodhya: The case of alleged theft of donations offered by devotees in Ram temple is making new revelations every day. Investigation has revealed that this was not an incident of one or two days, but the amount of offerings and jewellery was being manipulated in a very planned manner for many years. It is alleged that while counting the notes taken out of the donation box, a group of employees used to separate the cash and precious jewellery.

The matter came to light when the temple trust started noticing a difference between the amount being deposited in the bank and the amount coming out of the donation boxes. The internal investigation that started after this exposed the entire network.

How did the suspicion of irregularities in the offerings arise?

In the last week of May, the officials of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust tallied the amount being deposited in the bank daily. During investigation, it was found that the amount deposited in the bank was decreasing compared to the cash coming out of the donation boxes. Especially there was a continuous shortage in the bundles of Rs 500 notes. Initially it was considered a counting error, but when this trend continued, the Trust decided to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Who were the people entrusted with the responsibility of counting the notes?

Investigation revealed that the work of counting the notes was being done by trusting acquaintances and relatives. It is alleged that Tinnu Yadav, an administrator associated with the trust, had involved his cousin Manish Yadav in this process. Similarly, Anukalp Mishra, who has been associated with this work for a long time, had also included his brother-in-law Luv Kush Mishra in the note counting team. The investigating agencies are now trying to find out who played what role in this entire network and how organized the theft conspiracy was being carried out.

How did hidden cameras reveal the whole secret?

After suspicions deepened, secret cameras were installed in the note counting room. After watching the footage recorded for a week, the entire pattern of the alleged theft came to light. The footage showed that some employees deliberately stood in front of the CCTV cameras, while their colleagues took out cash from bundles of notes and hid them in their clothes. Later, instead of taking this money out of the room, it was first hidden in the bathroom and when an opportunity arose, it was taken out of the temple premises.

How was the amount deposited in the bank manipulated?

Investigation also revealed that the accused not only committed theft by taking out notes but also took advantage of the process of counting the bundles. It is alleged that extra notes were added to some bundles. After the vouchers were prepared based on the number of bundles in the bank, additional notes were taken out on the way. Thus, the amount appeared to be complete in the records, while the actual cash deposited was less. Investigating agencies are considering this entire method as an organized model of financial misappropriation.

Did jewellery also go missing?

The investigation has also revealed the claim that small gold and silver jewellery offered by devotees in donation boxes was also allegedly stolen. These are said to include earrings, nose rings, bracelets, anklets and other jewellery offered to Lord Ramlala. The investigating officers are now also matching the records of the jewellery taken out of the donation boxes with the actual recovery.

Who are the people under investigation by the agencies?

The police investigation has revealed the names of many employees and people associated with the management. It is alleged that some employees engaged in the process of counting notes had also involved their acquaintances and relatives in this work. During the investigation, cash has also been recovered from the locations of some accused. The police are also trying to find out who was involved in this alleged misappropriation and whose role was big.

What will be the next action?

The investigation of the case is progressing under the supervision of SIT and police. Bank accounts, CCTV footage, records of donation boxes and statements of employees are being examined. If the allegations are proved then strict action will be taken against the culprits under criminal sections. The Trust is also preparing to change the entire system of donation collection and counting of notes so that the safety of the faith and offerings of the devotees can be ensured in the future.