Ram Mandir Donation Investigation: Counting Team Replaced, SIT Tightens Security

SIT recommends restricting responsible individuals from leaving Ayodhya and suggests trust restructuring during ongoing Ram Mandir donation probe

Authorities have replaced the team counting donations at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to ensure transparency and prevent errors

Bank staff assigned for cash verification were also substituted to maintain credibility and prevent manipulation

Volunteers and personnel overseeing counting duties have been rotated to increase vigilance and reduce potential bias

Stricter Protocols Implemented

Entry to the counting room now requires dress code compliance with no pockets to prevent tampering

Employees exiting the counting room are frisked, and CCTV monitoring is increased for continuous observation

SIT’s preliminary report recommends preventing responsible individuals from leaving Ayodhya until the investigation concludes

Trust Restructuring Advised

SIT suggests the Ram Mandir trust assign clear, equal responsibilities to all members for accountability The report also proposes appointing an administrative officer as CEO to oversee operations and compliance

Weekly or biweekly audits of donations, daily cash entries, and adherence to Supreme Court instructions are recommended

CCTV and Record-Keeping Enhancements

Increasing CCTV data storage capacity is advised to maintain records for future verification and investigations

SIT has requested additional time for detailed investigation based on preliminary findings to ensure comprehensive outcomes