multi-core temple land scam in j&k

In Srinagar, Kashmiri pandits are seeking government intervention to deal with what they claim to be a multi-crore temple land scam.

The police have been trying to restrain Kashmiri pandits from entering the Ramji Temple in Srinagar, allegedly on the instructions of its management.

The pandits say that since the temple trusts have not had elections over the last 17 years, caretakers and outsiders have been controlling temple assets, worth Rs 10,000 crore, and are now selling or leasing them out.

“Some of the trustees and other samitis which are from our community and some non-locals state subject holders try to grab these properties, and it is still going on. The buyers are naturally from the majority community,” alleges Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti President Sanjay Tickoo.

Community leaders are now seeking the intervention of the country's highest offices. Tickoo claims the property transfer is being done with the help of local officials. The samiti even has letters to the Prime Minister displaying the contentious lease details.

Courtesy:ibnlive.com
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