Congress Demands Supreme Court Probe Into Alleged Ram Mandir Fraud

Venugopal alleges that millions in donations, including cash and precious jewelry, have been siphoned off through a coordinated racket. He contends that the removal of a Chief Accounts Officer who raised red flags in 2020-21, combined with the loss of several months of CCTV footage, suggests institutional complicity far beyond the reach of local authorities.

Dismissing the current state-led investigation as an attempt to shield powerful figures, the Congress leader argues that the existing Special Investigation Team is merely targeting low-level outsourced employees. He is calling for a probe supervised by a sitting Supreme Court judge to ensure accountability for what he characterizes as a monumental betrayal of public trust. The Uttar Pradesh government has countered these claims by informing the Supreme Court that a fresh SIT, led by Inspector General of Police Kiran S, is currently tracking the money trail following the arrest of eight suspects.