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Meet the IAS officer appointed as new CBSE Chairperson Dulquer Salmaan yet to seek release of remaining seized vehicles in luxury vehicle smuggling probe – Reports First underwater home for scientists installed 17 metres below the Florida Keys to support marine research EU–US goods trade hits record €875 billion despite tariffs: Study Etihad Rail Station Access Roads Project: Sharjah announces traffic diversions near University city for Etihad rail works; Motorists face delays until August | World News Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday said the organisation was “extremely pained and angered” over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and called for strict action against those found guilty.He also urged the Hindu community to exercise restraint and “thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the society by exploiting this unfortunate incident.”In a video statement posted on X, Hosabale said, “The unfortunate incident of theft in the donation boxes kept at the Shri Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya has deeply hurt the sentiments and faith of the entire society and Ram devotees andwe are all extremely pained and angered by this event.”Hosabale further welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and said those found guilty should face stringent punishment.”At the earnest request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and initiated legal proceedings based on its recommendations. It is essential to ensure that anyone found guilty after the investigation faces severe punishment,” he added.The RSS leader also said it was natural for the Hindu community to expect the temple trust to treat the matter with utmost seriousness and take corrective measures to address any shortcomings in temple administration.”It is natural for the entire Hindu society, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to expect the Trust to treat this highly condemnable incident as an extraordinary matter and take effective steps to rectify all shortcomings in temple management and operations. This is crucial to ensure that the faith and reverence of crores of Ram devotees in the Ayodhya temple remain unbroken and steadfast,” he said.”The current state of confusion and uncertainty must end. In this regard, we expect the temple management and the government-appointed SIT to take all necessary initiatives. We are confident that through proper financial management, flawless and transparent operational systems, and an atmosphere imbued with purity, sanctity, and true dharmikta, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will continue to strengthen the faith and trust of the Hindu society,” he added.He also appealed to the Hindu community to remain patient and not allow the controversy to be exploited by hostile elements.”The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh also calls upon the entire Hindu society to display necessary patience and restraint during this difficult moment and to thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the Hindu dharma and society by exploiting this unfortunate incident,” Hosabale said.”The grand temple constructed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi has become a center of reverence, faith, and devotion for the entire Hindu society, owing to the struggles of generations and the dedication, sacrifice, and martyrdom of crores of Rambhakts,” he added.The alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple came to light on June 7. An FIR was registered on June 25 following a preliminary report submitted by the SIT constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government.So far, eight accused have been arrested. According to police, nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash, along with some foreign currency, has been recovered from six of the accused and the investigation is continuing.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The Uttar Pradesh police has also issued a press release detailing the sequence of events that left seven people injured, including five toll plaza employees who suffered critical burn injuries.The incident occurred at around 7am on Friday at the Sihori Toll Plaza under Kokhraj police station limits, about 16 kilometres from the district headquarters.According to police, the LPG tanker was travelling from Kanpur towards Pratapgarh when it allegedly lost control, struck the central divider, overturned and rammed into the toll plaza. The impact caused LPG to leak from the tanker before a powerful explosion engulfed the vehicle and parts of the toll plaza in flames.The tanker driver and conductor reportedly jumped out moments before the explosion and escaped with their lives.The newly surfaced CCTV footage captures the tanker approaching the toll plaza before veering towards the toll lanes. Moments later, a dense white cloud, believed to be leaking LPG, rapidly spreads around the vehicle and across the toll plaza.For several seconds, the gas cloud continues to expand, reducing visibility around the toll booths. It is then followed by a massive fireball that engulfs the tanker and a section of the toll plaza almost instantly. Thick smoke and towering flames fill the frame as people and vehicles in the vicinity scramble to get away from the blast zone.The footage appears to corroborate the preliminary police account that the explosion occurred after LPG leaked from the overturned tanker.Police detail preliminary findingsAccording to superintendent of police Satyanarayan Prajapat, preliminary information received from toll plaza staff indicates that the collision caused the LPG leak, which subsequently triggered the explosion and fire.He said the District Supply Officer (DSO) and a technical team had been alerted to determine the exact cause of the incident. Authorities added that cooling operations and a technical inspection of the damaged tanker were continuing, while the precise sequence of events remains under investigation.Five critically injured, vehicles reduced to ashesPolice said seven people were injured in the accident.Five victims sustained severe burn injuries and were given initial treatment at the district hospital before being referred to a hospital in Prayagraj because of their critical condition. Two others suffered minor injuries and were discharged after receiving first aid.The fire spread to the toll plaza parking yard, destroying at least 16 motorcycles and two cars belonging to employees.A toll plaza supervisor, identified as Alok Pandey, who was inside a nearby toilet block when the fire spread, also suffered severe burn injuries.Toll plaza employee Sanjay Nirmal said there had been light rainfall about 10 minutes before the accident.”Suddenly the tanker came crashing down. Gas started leaking immediately and within moments the entire area was engulfed in flames,” he said.Eyewitnesses also told police that the tanker driver had allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle before losing control.Huge plumes of black smoke and towering flames were visible from nearly two kilometres away as the blaze rapidly spread to the toll plaza yard and the adjoining toilet block, trapping several employees.Terrified commuters abandoned their vehicles as buses and cars lined up on both sides of the toll plaza, bringing traffic on the highway to a standstill.Fire brigade teams rushed to the scene and began firefighting operations. However, the intensity of the fire initially prevented rescuers from approaching the burning tanker, delaying rescue efforts until the blaze was brought under control.The cause of the crash and the subsequent explosion remains under investigation.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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On 28th June, 24 Opposition Parties along with an Independent MP wrote to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India on the flawed SIR process, the partisan role of the Election Commission of India and other election-related issues,” Venugopal said in a post on X.Venugopal said the judiciary has a constitutional responsibility to safeguard democracy and act as a check on the executive. He said the Supreme Court has a key role in ensuring that elections remain free and fair, and are perceived to be so by the public. Watch ‘Anarchic Mindset’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For ‘Traitors’ Remark On PM Modi, Amit ShahHe added that failure to uphold these principles would undermine the rights of the country’s 1.4 billion voters.”We are releasing this letter, in the interest of transparency, and in the hope that the Hon’ble Supreme Court will take the firm steps urgently required to restore the integrity and accoutability of and faith in the election process of crores of our people,” Venugopal said,” Venugopal said.Earlier this week, the INDIA bloc wrote to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant raising concerns over the Election Commission’s ongoing SIR of the electoral rolls and other election-related issues.In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the letter was signed by representatives of 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP who attended the INDIA bloc meeting on June 8.Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien said the joint letter to the Chief Justice of India was also signed by the Aam Aadmi Party and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, although the two parties are no longer part of the INDIA bloc.In the letter, the Opposition leaders said it was being addressed to the Supreme Court through the Chief Justice of India and was “not intended to influence the decision of any cause pending before any court.”The signatories alleged that “there was complete lack of transparency and administrative confusion in the implementation of this process exacerbated by the timeframe within which it was required to be done.”They further claimed that the Election Commission’s instructions were changed midway at different stages of the process, leading to confusion among election officials.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Germany tightens workplace rules, no more sick leaves over call or text Uddhav Thackeray announces ‘Ram Raksha’ protest over Ram Temple donation theft row, says ‘Hindu maaf nahi karega’: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a “Ram Raksha” protest from July 5 in Maharashtra over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.Addressing reporters, Thackeray said party workers and supporters would gather at the Hanuman temple in Mumbai’s Dadar on Sunday to recite the Hanuman Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa before demanding that the BJP take responsibility for the alleged “theft” at the temple. “I appeal to all those agitated over this alleged large-scale theft at the Ram temple to join us and hold the BJP accountable for it,” he said, as quoted by PTI.Thackeray alleged that despite the BJP being in power at the Centre and in several states, people across the country were facing multiple hardships and public issues were being ignored.Recalling the Ram temple movement, he said many Hindus, including members of the undivided Shiv Sena, had made sacrifices and endured hardships, including atrocities on karsevaks, the Godhra train burning, the Ahmedabad riots and the Mumbai serial bomb blasts. He alleged that the BJP had politically benefited from these events and was now enjoying “unchecked power”.The former Maharashtra chief minister also accused the BJP of engineering defections and horse-trading of opposition legislators, questioning whether the ruling party was carrying out an “Operation Ram Mandir”.Referring to allegations circulating in the public domain over the alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations, Thackeray questioned whether the money had been used to poach opposition leaders.Invoking former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s remark, “Ab Hindu maar nahi khayega,” Thackeray said, “Now I want to say, ‘Ab Hindu maaf nahi karega’.”He demanded strict action against those allegedly involved in the embezzlement, saying “loot in the name of Hindutva” would not be tolerated. He also alleged that the BJP’s slogan of “Mandir wahi banayenge” had proved to be a facade and said the sacrifices made during the Ram temple movement would not be allowed to go in vain.The alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations came to light on June 7. An FIR was registered on June 25 after a preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government. Eight people associated with the temple’s donation collection and counting process have been arrested so far, and the investigation is continuing.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM DealsFamily Alleges Indian Seafarer’s Body Returned Without Organs; Embassy Demands InvestigationISRO Bengaluru Campus Searched After Bomb Threat Email; Police Say No Explosives FoundFirst Arrest Made In Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Case After Nationwide OutrageBluetooth Security Flaw In Some E-Rickshaw Batteries Allows Remote Shutdown: ReportsHardeep Singh Puri Busts Ethanol Fuel Myths, Says Mileage Drop Is Minor And Insurance Remains ValidOmar Abdullah Questions Backlash Over India-Pak Talks, Says RSS Favours Dialogue TooUnesco Warns Pakistan Over ‘Reconstructions’ At Taxila, Threatens Danger ListNHAI Under Fire As Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Develops Major Potholes 3 Months After Inauguration’Insult To Shivaji, Bhagat Singh’: CJP Founder Dipke Demands ACP’s Suspension Over Library Row123PhotostoriesFrom a lush garden to a massive living room and stunning paintings: Inside Smriti Irani’s lavish mansionPsychology says women who find it hard to say ‘No’ often share these 8 personality traitsPsychology says difficult mothers-in-law aren’t always trying to be difficult and it is not personal always; here’s what may really be happeningYour baby is crying and you don’t know why: Here are the 8 common reasons experts want every parent to know5 habits that make you a better lover than almost everyone around you5 snake myths every traveller should stop believing and what nature lover and adventure seeker needs to knowPsychology says men who understand these 10 traits of women often build stronger and healthier relationshipsAhead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, here’s look at some of the most iconic celebrity weddings of all timeWhat would you do? 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I also emphasised that extortion and threats are rampant across Punjab today,” he said.Gehlot came out in supportCongress senior leader Ashok Gehlot came out in support of senior party leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, saying it was natural for him to meet Union home minister Amit Shah over security concerns. In a post on X, Gehlot said Randhawa and his family had been receiving continuous threats because of his steadfast stand in the national interest.”It is evident that due to their steadfast stand in the interest of the nation, he and his family have continuously received threats. In such circumstances, ensuring their security is entirely the government’s moral and constitutional responsibility. If they meet the Union Home Minister on this serious matter, it is highly regrettable and inappropriate to unnecessarily give a political color to what is a normal and essential process or to misrepresent it,” Gehlot wrote.While the party leadership projected the changes as part of its strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections, several leaders have privately expressed dissatisfaction over the appointments and the manner in which they were made.The reshuffle has also triggered reactions from other senior leaders. Congress MP Manish Tewari, who did not receive any organisational responsibility, posted a cryptic message on X referring to “insecurities of individuals and institutions.” Meanwhile, supporters of former CM Charanjit Singh Channi have also expressed disappointment, with party insiders indicating they are likely to discuss the developments and chart their future course.The Congress is seeking to present a united front in Punjab ahead of the Assembly elections, but the latest reshuffle appears to have exposed underlying fault lines within the state unit.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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