Supreme Court Petition Demands Probe into Ayodhya Temple Fund Misappropriation

A petition to the Supreme Court alleges mismanagement of donations at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, urging an FIR and an independent investigation. The plea calls for transparency and accountability, citing concerns over unexplained wealth among associated individuals and stressing the need for public faith restoration in the handling of temple funds.

A petition sent to the Supreme Court calls for an inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. Advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi urged the court to direct an FIR and an investigation by an independent agency like the CBI into the alleged fund mismanagement.

The plea seeks ongoing judicial oversight to safeguard devotees' contributions, ensuring transparency in collecting, holding, and distributing temple funds. The management of these donations, at one of India's most revered religious sites, is under scrutiny with calls for transparency.

The letter notes that individuals linked to donation management reportedly hold assets disproportionate to their income, raising concerns among devotees worldwide. Despite the claims, the exact loss and how the alleged misappropriation occurred remain unknown to the public, with no FIR registered yet.

The petition stresses the importance of an independent investigation to restore public trust in institutions, emphasizing that millions of devotees' confidence can only be achieved through a probe free from influence or pressure.