- SIT probes Ram Temple theft; 100+ outsourced staff under radar.
- Trust identifies redundant employees; termination likely for suspicious roles.
- Surprise inspection reveals issues, including unnecessary wheelchair repair contract.
Jagran Correspondent, Ayodhya | The SIT, investigating the Ram temple donation theft case, could incriminate several other persons amid outrage. Over 100 temple staff, who are under the radar, could be terminated at any time.
Following the theft of offerings from the Ram Temple, several individuals were questioned by the probing agency. If the SIT's detailed report and the police investigation reveal their suspicious role, they could face the music. However, neither the investigating agency nor the trustees are commenting on the progress of the probe.
Outsourced Employees Under Radar
In addition to the trust employees, several other service providers are deployed at the temple. Of these, the SIS and BPIS agencies are responsible for security, office work, lockers, and other safety measures. The cleaning staff is deployed by an agency called BBG. Uni Point has also deployed its employees. The employees under the radar are affiliated with these agencies. Most are redundant. The new Trust officials are investigating the matter.
It has come to light that a private firm named PS & PS has been given work to assist devotees. All of these agencies have hired employees in different ways. Allegations are being made that these agencies hired employees on the Trustees' recommendations.
The Trust has retained responsibility for the temple complex's electricity supply and maintenance, water supply, and food supply.
The SIT is likely to recommend improving the temple system, which may include removing redundant employees. Based on its recommendations, further improvements can be made. It was reported that many employees don't have work at the temple. Among these employees, there are some who are relatives of Trustees.
Identification of Workless Employees Begins
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun identifying redundant employees. Trustee Mahant Dinendra Das arrived at the Yatri Seva Kendra at 8 am on Thursday morning and conducted a surprise inspection. The in-charge was not present. Meanwhile, wheelchair operator Durgesh Tiwari inspected the records and informed him of the deficiencies.
Durgesh informed him that a company had been awarded a contract for wheelchair repairs for Rs 34,000. The company had hired an employee for Rs 19,000, who simply sits around, seemingly without work. Durgesh explained that wheelchairs don't break down regularly, so the trust can save money. If they do break down, they can have them repaired for a hundred or two hundred rupees from the market.