Allahabad HC judge slams Ram Mandir theft, backs death penalty

Allahabad High Court on Ram Temple theft (ANI image on right)NEW DELHI: Allahabad High Court judge, on Tuesday, made strong observations on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying the incident reflected the"nadir of Indians' integrity"and that those unfazed by it could not be shamed.The observations were made while the bench was hearing a matter related to the Uttar Pradesh government's recent bulldozer actions. During the hearing, Justice Sreedharan criticised the deep-rooted corruption in public institutions.Backs death penaltyThe judge also advocated the death penalty for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Justice Atul Sreedharan said, "The recent controversy relating to the theft of donations at the Ram temple is the proverbial last straw