Ram Temple Donation Theft Investigation Unfolds

7 UPDATES · 23 DAYS · 27 JUN 2026 — 18 JUL 2026

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Latest · 18 Jul 2026

Allegations of donation theft have led to investigations and reduced donations to the Ram temple, impacting faith in the trust.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the theft of approximately Rs 7-7.5 crore from donation boxes at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the investigation. It excludes other actions by the accused individuals, temple staff, and related parties unless they are direct developments of this specific theft incident.

The full story, from the beginning

27Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

CCTV Camera Covered, Cash Hidden In Toilet: Inside Story Of Ram Temple Theft

NDTV

An investigation revealed that eight individuals, including six temple staff, stole approximately Rs 7-7.5 crore from donation boxes through various methods.

The Hindu

Ram temple ‘fraud’: SIT finds blatant SOP violations

28Jun

NDTV

Police and magistrates conducted simultaneous raids on eight accused's homes in Ayodhya to investigate financial assets and uncover the stolen amount.

3Jul

The Hindu

The RSS condemned the alleged embezzlement from the Ayodhya Ram temple donation boxes, urging Hindus to remain united and calling for strict action against the guilty.

5Jul

NDTV

Police have uncovered evidence linking one accused, Avinash Shukla, to transactions exceeding Rs 15 lakh, which are under investigation.

18Jul

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Allegations of donation theft have led to investigations and reduced donations to the Ram temple, impacting faith in the trust.

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