Ram temple donation theft case: Jewelery and cash recovered in police raids, lawyers refused to fight the case

Ayodhya: UP Police took major action on Sunday in the Ram Temple donation theft case. The locations of all the eight accused were raided simultaneously. According to police sources, many important documents related to jewellery, cash and property have been recovered during the search.

Evidence found from Tinu’s house, statements of family recorded    

Police in Ayodhya said that jewelery and important documents have been found from the accused named Tinu. Similar items were recovered from the remaining accused also, which strengthened the investigation. While collecting evidence, the police also recorded the statements of the family members.

Police will ask for 14 days judicial custody    

At present the investigators will not seek police custody of the accused. The officers will present the eight in the court through video conferencing and demand judicial custody for 14 days. Officials say that right now the focus is on judicial remand. If necessary, after gathering evidence, an application for police remand can be filed later.

Ayodhya lawyers’ denial   

The lawyer community of Ayodhya has refused to fight the case of the accused. Local lawyers indicated that a collective decision on this would be taken in the general meeting of the Faizabad Bar Association on Monday.

Association president Kalika Mishra said members can unanimously refuse legal representation. Even in 2005, the lawyers had refused to fight the case of the accused of terrorist attack related to Ram Temple.

Hearing in Supreme Court on Monday    

A petition seeking investigation into alleged irregularities in the management of donations received to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple will come before the Supreme Court on Monday. The petitioner can demand early hearing through lawyer Ajay Kumar Rai.

The SIT report submitted to the UP government mentioned serious irregularities, after which eight people were arrested. On Friday, Champat Rai also resigned from Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. This trust is responsible for the management of Ram Temple.