
Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: 8 Suspects' Houses Raided, Family Assets Under Probe
Abuse of power and potential suppression of justice are implied.
Police and local magistrates are conducting simultaneous raids at the homes of eight accused in the Ram temple donation theft case in Ayodhya. The raids aim to track the money trail and assets acquired by the accused, who were arrested last week after CCTV footage exposed their involvement in embezzlement. The police are questioning families and neighbors about changes in financial status, including land holdings, jewelry, and bank savings. So far, Rs 79.85 lakh has been recovered from the accused, but the exact stolen amount remains unknown. The raids follow a theft and conspiracy case filed after a preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team to the Uttar Pradesh government.
3 JUL 2026
— 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.
5 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Police have uncovered evidence linking one accused, Avinash Shukla, to transactions exceeding Rs 15 lakh, which are under investigation.
18 JUL 2026
— 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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