Ayodhya,

18 Feb (HS): The Ayodhya Police has launched a major raid on a motorbike gang

suspected of overcharging pilgrims visiting the Ram shrine. As part of their

investigation, officers from the Ram Janmabhoomi police station confiscated 30

bikes on Monday and Tuesday. The increase of pilgrims visiting Ayodhya during

the present Maha Kumbh in the adjoining Prayagraj district has resulted in

vehicle access limitations, unwittingly allowing these bikers to demand

excessive charges of up to Rs 100 per kilometer. This sparked local complaints

and eventual police intervention. Furthermore, a lady pilgrim from Maharashtra,

Kavita Shetty, has filed a FIR against an acquaintance over an alleged VIP

darshan scam at the temple, resulting in a joint inquiry with the Mumbai

Police.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi