In a shocking incident that occurred in Ayodhya, often called the city of Lord Ram, a series of thefts has stirred controversy and sparked debates. In today’s DNA, we look into the mystery surrounding the alleged theft of decorative lights in Ayodhya. The Uttar Pradesh government had recently made extensive efforts to illuminate Ayodhya, especially along the routes leading to the newly constructed Ram Temple. These routes, known as Ram Path, Janmabhoomi Path, and Bhakti Path, were adorned with decorative lights and high-tech projectors to ensure that the city remained well-lit at night.
However, this shine seems to have been tarnished by a serious crime. According to the companies responsible for installing these lights (Yash Enterprises and Krishna Automobiles), a significant number of them have been stolen. A complaint has been filed online detailing the extent of the theft.
The FIR states that of the 6,400 bamboo lights installed along Ram Path, around 3,800 have been stolen. Similarly, on Bhakti Path, 36 of the 96 projector lights have gone missing. The last inspection, conducted on March 19, reported that all the lights were in place. However, in May, more than half of the lights were found to have gone missing. The stolen lights are valued at over Rs 50 lakh.
As news of the theft spread, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav took to social media platform X to express his concerns, alluding to the state of law and order under the current BJP government. He wrote, “In Ayodhya, the thieves have switched off the lights of law and order. The public was already saying that the pole has become powerless. BJP government means darkness everywhere. Ayodhya says we don’t want BJP anymore.”
This incident has become a cause of embarrassment for the Ayodhya police, especially considering that Ayodhya is now a high-security zone with constant police presence on Bhakti Path and Ram Path. The question arises: how could so many lights be stolen with such tight security?
When questioned, the Ayodhya Police Commissioner confidently stated that no lights had been stolen. However, this statement raises more questions, particularly why a complaint was filed if no theft took place. To get to the bottom of the matter, a Zee News team conducted a reality check on Ram Path. Despite allegations of theft, decorative lights were found illuminating the path, which is in line with the police’s claim that no lights had been stolen.
There are reasons to doubt the theft theory. Earlier, a Rs 30 crore scam involving the procurement of decorative lights was uncovered at the Ayodhya Development Authority. Also, the issue of substandard decorative lights worth Rs 74 crore had been raised at the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation. The corporation also alleged that the companies installing the lights had not completed their work as per the agreed figures. Given these past controversies, suspicion arises as to whether the lights were actually stolen or if there is another scam at play. The truth behind this mystery remains uncertain, leaving Ayodhya in a state of intrigue.
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