Alleged donation theft shakes ₹1,900 crore Ram temple trust in Ayodhya
Allegations of financial misconduct by a religious trust raise concerns about accountability and potential misuse of donations.
On a July afternoon, devotees like Saraswati Devi pass through security to pray at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, built for ₹1,900 crore. Allegations of donation theft by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust members have led to investigations and reduced donations, shaking faith but not devotion. Eight accused, ₹80 lakh seized, and 30 bank accounts frozen amid calls for a CEO appointment.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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