Shri Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case: Money recovered, suspects also caught, then why avoiding FIR?

Ayodhya. The case of alleged embezzlement of funds collected for the construction of Shri Ram Temple is now giving rise to new questions. The biggest question is that when the Trust has found evidence of embezzlement, suspected persons have been identified and a huge amount of money has also been recovered from them, then why has an FIR not been lodged with the police till now? This entire incident has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Trust and its intentions.

According to the information, after the matter came to light, the Trust did not make it public in the initial phase. Even when this episode made headlines in the media, the responsible officials of the Trust did not come forward openly. Those who on normal days were seen giving continuous statements regarding temple construction and other activities, are maintaining silence on this sensitive issue. This has deepened the doubt in the minds of people.

The most important fact is that the Trust itself has claimed to have caught the suspects and recovered the amount on their trail. If this is true then it is a clear indication that there has been irregularity or theft in the donation amount. In such a situation, an FIR should have been lodged immediately as per the normal legal procedure so that the police could investigate the matter impartially. But this has not happened till now.

Legal experts say that in case of any financial irregularities, theft or embezzlement, the first step is to lodge an FIR with the police. Only after the FIR, the police or other investigating agencies interrogate the accused, collect evidence, recover and take other legal action. In such cases, it is not considered normal procedure for any trust or private organization to investigate on its own and arrest the suspects.

Meanwhile, SIT (Special Investigation Team) has been formed to investigate the case. However, questions are being raised as to why FIR was not lodged before the formation of SIT. Experts believe that both the SIT and FIR processes could have gone on simultaneously. Registration of FIR would have given legal strength to the case and the scope of investigation would also have been clear.

Critics say that now the answer to every question will be postponed in the name of SIT investigation. Due to this, the most important issue, i.e. the question of non-filing of FIR, may be left behind. There is also a discussion among the people whether an attempt is being made to keep the matter within limited scope to protect some influential person or the internal system.

However, till now no detailed official clarification has come from the Trust in this regard. In such a situation, the demand for transparency and accountability is continuously increasing. Since this matter is related to the faith and contribution of crores of devotees, its impartial and legal investigation is considered necessary.

At present, all eyes are on the SIT investigation, but until a clear answer is received on the reasons for not registering the FIR, the question will remain as to what is the compulsion due to which the Trust seems to be avoiding formal legal action till now.