An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials may question Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust members. The trust is reviewing cash donation banking and security protocols amid arrests and financial probes.
An SIT probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft revealed nine major procedural and security lapses, including lack of frisking, unmonced uniforms, mixing of cash, and absence of denomination-wise records, enabling large-scale embezzlement.
Arvind Kejriwal alleged a cover-up in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case, demanding harsh punishment. He announced a nationwide signature campaign seeking strict action against those involved, calling the incidents a 'robbery' and criticizing the system for protecting the accused.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during the previous MVA government, countering opposition criticism over the Ram Temple donation case. Former chairman Aadesh Bandekar denied the claims.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during the previous MVA government, countering opposition criticism over the Ram Temple donation case. Former chairman Aadesh Bandekar denied the claims, demanding a fair inquiry.
Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, calling the UP govt's SIT probe an eyewash and an attack on Hindu faith. RSS chief agrees sentiments are hurt.
The Supreme Court will hear three petitions on July 13 seeking an independent probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The pleas target the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and seek a CBI investigation and forensic audit.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of appeasement politics and insulting Hindu faith by allegedly allowing namaz at Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya during their tenure. He criticized their past opposition to the Ram temple and Ayodhya's development.
Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri met with former general secretary Champat Rai, who is reportedly healthy and supportive of new management. Rai resigned following donation theft investigations, and the trust is implementing changes, appointing a new general secretary and a committee for CEO identification. A further meeting is scheduled for July 22.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple Trust, stating an SIT found evidence against only eight individuals in a donation theft case. He criticized opposition parties for attempting to defame Ayodhya and the Trust, emphasizing that the entire Trust should not be blamed for a few people's actions.
Three individuals accused in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case were taken into police custody for 24 hours on Wednesday. Investigators are examining new evidence and potential security lapses, expecting to recover cash and other items linked to the alleged racket. Eight people have been arrested in total.
An SIT report reveals six accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case were hired through Trust-linked recommendations, bypassing safeguards. Despite existing SOPs and MOUs, procedures like frisking were ignored, enabling alleged embezzlement of Rs 79 lakh and other valuables.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) preliminary report indicates 70 alleged thefts from Ram Temple donations over 40 days. Avinash Shukla (30) is identified as the central figure in an alleged embezzlement racket involving six individuals.
Champat Rai, former general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, will address allegations of Ram temple donation theft after the SIT's final report. He stated he has remained silent during the investigation and will respond point-by-point once the truth is revealed.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of mocking Hindu faith amid Ram Temple embezzlement charges. An SIT found prima facie evidence of theft during donation counting, citing CCTV footage of personnel concealing cash.
An accused in the Ram temple donation embezzlement case, Avinash Shukla, reportedly admitted to spending ₹19 lakh on family and friends, including ₹6 lakh for one brother's wedding and ₹5 lakh for another. A car worth ₹3.5 lakh was recovered. Investigations into land and bank accounts are ongoing.
A preliminary SIT report on alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya points to senior functionary Anil Mishra's failure to enforce safeguards. The report cites nearly 70 instances of alleged pilferage captured on CCTV, implicating six suspects.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is auditing over Rs 124 crore spent by the Ram Temple Trust on major events, including the Jan 2024 consecration ceremony and Nov 2025 flag-hoisting. The probe scrutinizes financial records to ensure funds were utilized per Trust procedures.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission added 9,909 Indian Army servicemen to its records. The Ram Temple Trust accepted its general secretary's resignation amid embezzlement allegations. A film on Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was pulled from an OTT platform. A mob lynched a man after a 12-year-old girl's body was found in West Bengal.
A Special Investigation Team found employees allegedly concealing cash during Ram temple donation counting, flagging systematic irregularities and severe security lapses. The trust accepted resignations and appointed an interim general secretary, with further legal action pending.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust reported receiving Rs 3,264 crore in donations and spending Rs 2,370 crore on construction. Amid allegations of donation counting irregularities, General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned. An SIT is investigating.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra on Monday following embezzlement allegations. Krishna Mohan was appointed interim general secretary after a three-hour meeting in Ayodhya.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra due to a donation theft scandal. Krishna Mohan appointed interim general secretary. A search committee formed to find a CEO.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust displayed donated ornaments and valuables, including a gold-plated Ramcharitmanas worth Rs 5 crore, to counter allegations of missing high-quality temple donations. The trust's treasurer stated that nearly 2,800 items are safe and accounted for.
