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Masterminds? Ram temple donation embezzlement probe focuses on Tinnu Yadav, Anukalp Investigators are zeroing in on Ram Shankar Yadav and Anukalp Mishra as potential masterminds in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. Their close ties to senior trust officials and access to the donation system are under scrutiny. Police are examining how Yadav allegedly facilitated his nephew's inclusion and Mishra influenced his brother-in-law's deployment, suggesting a coordinated effort to divert funds.

Ram Temple Row: Police Raid Homes Of 8 Accused To Trace Money Trail ... The investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple has intensified, with Ayodhya Police questioning the family members of all eight arrested accused as part of efforts to trace the money trail. An FIR was registered against the eight accused after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted its preliminary report. All the named accused have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody till June 29. On Saturday, police teams reached the residences of all the accused, including Manish Yadav, Tinnu Yadav, Anukalp Mishra and Avinash Shukla, to question their family members. Investigators are collecting details of the accused persons' properties, investments, jewellery and other assets from their family members to determine whether they possess wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income. #WATCH| Uttar Pradesh | Ram Mandir donations alleged embezzlement case | As part of the investigation, Police reach the residence of Avinash Shukla in Ayodhya, one of the accused in this case.pic.twitter.com/xi3FNWJ3Zm Sources said the families of two accused, Tinnu and Manish …

Theft at Ram temple: Police arrest eight, recover part of stolen money ... A day after police in Ayodhya registered an FIR on a complaint alleging theft, misappropriation of cash, embezzlement of funds and valuables donated to the Ram temple, alleight persons named in the FIR were arrestedand sent to judicial custody for three days. Police have so far recovered Rs 79.80 lakh from seven of the eight arrested men. Prosecution Officer A K Verma said the recovered money was part of the donated funds allegedly stolen from the temple. The eight men — Avinash Shukla, Lavkush Mishra, Anukalp Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ramashankar Mishra, Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and Subhash Srivastav — were produced by police before a remand magistrate. Verma said they were sent to judicial custody for three days and will be produced again Monday before the Prevention of Corruption Act court for further proceedings. According to Verma, no cash or valuables were recovered from Srivastav while Rs 79.80 lakh was recovered from the other accused. Tinnu Yadav used to work as a driver for Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. According …

Ram temple donation theft: From ignored warnings to Rs 6-8 lakh daily theft — 10 things we know An emergency meeting is scheduled as the Ram temple trust grapples with a donation theft scandal. Investigations reveal early warnings were ignored, leading to the emergence of Avinash Shukla as a key accused. Significant financial improvements among suspects and potential daily theft of Rs 6-8 lakh are under scrutiny. CCTV footage and close ties between staff and trust members are also being examined.

CCTV, black bag and a fake 'police' raid: Inside Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft probe Ayodhya police interrogated Avinash Shukla, an accused in the Ram temple donation theft case, in district jail. Investigators are probing his alleged role in cash counting and reconciliation, suspecting manipulation of records. CCTV footage showing Shukla being escorted with a bag, purportedly containing stolen money, is under examination. Further interrogations of other accused are planned to piece together the alleged embezzlement.

Ayodhya Donations Case: Police Raids At Houses Of Eight Arrested NEW DELHI, Jun 28: Ayodhya Police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, police sources said. Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the sources said. The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded to judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday. The eight accused -- Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav -- were associated with counting cash and valuables received as donations at the Ram Temple. According to the prosecution, investigators have so far recovered Rs 79.85 lakh. The case has been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to theft by servant, criminal breach of trust, receiving stolen property and criminal con…

'SUV, Rs 65 lakh house': Lavish lifestyle of key accused in Ram Temple 'donation theft' case Investigators are scrutinizing the financial dealings and assets of Anukalp Mishra, a key suspect in the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Police are examining his reportedly improved lifestyle, recent property acquisitions, and a lavish religious event to establish a money trail. His brother-in-law, Lavkush Mishra, also arrested, is under similar financial scrutiny.

Ayodhya cops eye narco, polygraph tests in Ram Temple donation theft probe Ayodhya Police are considering narco-analysis and polygraph tests for five jailed accused. These examinations aim to unravel a larger conspiracy and establish the money trail. The police secured court permission to interrogate the accused inside the district jail. Investigators believe these tests will resolve statement contradictions and trace siphoned funds. The probe also examines institutional lapses and senior functionaries' potential involvement in the embezzlement.

Stolen cash hidden in Ram Mandir bathroom before being smuggled out in small tranches Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Arrested accused Avinash Shukla reportedly revealed a scheme where cash was hidden in temple washrooms before being smuggled out. Investigators are examining CCTV blind spots, key access to the counting room, and financial trails, including alleged investments in property. Recoveries so far total over Rs 79 lakh in cash and valuables.

Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: Police Raid Eight Accused Homes ... Ayodhya: Police teams on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged theft of donation money from the Ram temple in Ayodhya, intensifying the probe into the high-profile case. Questioning Family Members and Neighbours for Leads Police teams reached the houses of the accused, including Anukalp Mishra, Avinash Shukla, Manish Yadav and Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav, and questioned their family members. Officers also interacted with neighbours and local residents to gather information and record statements. During the searches, police inspected the houses and documented statements of relatives present at the premises. Authorities said local residents were also being given an opportunity to submit any evidence or information related to the case. Police Presence Maintained to Ensure Uninterrupted Investigation A police presence was maintained outside the residences to prevent any disruption to the investigation and restrict unauthorised entry. The FIR in the case was registered on Thursday and all eight accused were sent to judicial custody on…

Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: All 8 Accused Arrested - What Each Of ... The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested all eight accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, hours after registering the first FIR in connection with the alleged misappropriation of donations offered by devotees at the temple in Ayodhya. According to sources, all eight accused have been taken into custody and are most likely to be produced before a remand magistrate later on Friday. Police have begun questioning the accused to ascertain how the alleged embezzlement was carried out, the role of each individual, and since when the alleged misappropriation of devotees' donations had been taking place. Investigators are also trying to determine whether more people were involved in the alleged fraud and if the embezzlement was part of a larger organised racket . Further investigation is underway. Profiles of 8 accused named in the FIR The case was filed under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 306, 316(5), 317(4), 317(5), 61, and 3(5), on the directions of the Uttar Pradesh government. The FIR names Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Avinash Shukla, …

Police raid homes of 8 accused, including Tinnu Yadav, in Ayodhya Ram ... Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday (June 28) conducted raids at the residences of eight accused, including Tinnu Yadav, in connection with the alleged theft of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. As part of the investigation, police searched the residence of Tinnu Yadav and also carried out raids at the homes of co-accused Avinash Shukla and Anukalp Mishra. During the raids, police found the house of the accused, Tinnu Yadav, locked. According to officials, Tinnu's wife had locked the house and left before the police team arrived. The residence of another accused, Manish Yadav, was also found locked. Police are seeking to question Tinnu Yadav's family members in connection with the allegeddonation theft case. A Circle Officer (CO) also reached the spot as police from the Ayodhya Janmabhoomi police station carried out the operation. According to investigators, Ramshankar Yadav, alias Tinnu, is among the key accused in the case. Police sources said he was closely associated with Champat Rai and had significant influence over the temple's donation counting operations. Investigators claim Tinnu was …

Teacher, mechanic, ex-bank employee among 8 held in Ram Temple theft ... Police sources alleged that the accused, mostly hired as contract workers through an outsourcing agency, exploited their roles in the temple's donation management system to siphon off cash offerings over a period of time. A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary -- people from diverse backgrounds are among the eight arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Police sources alleged that the accused, mostly hired as contract workers through an outsourcing agency, exploited their roles in the temple's donation management system to siphon off cash offerings over a period of time. Investigators are examining their financial transactions, assets and individual roles in the alleged conspiracy. Among those arrested is primary school teacher Avinash Shukla, who was assigned to cash reconciliation during donation-counting sessions. The sources claimed more than Rs 20 lakh in cash, foreign currency and jewellery were recovered from premises linked t…

Ayodhya police raid homes of eight accused in Ram temple donation ... Ayodhya Police raided the homes of eight people arrested in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, collecting documents and examining assets. Investigators have recovered ₹79.85 lakh so far, with police expected to seek custodial remand of the accused Ayodhya (UP):Ayodhya police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, police sources said. Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the sources said. The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday. During Sunday’s searches, the police collected documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and bank-related details from the residence of accused Manish Yadav after asking his family members to open the locked house, the sources said. Searches were a…

Police Raids At Houses Of 8 Arrested In Ayodhya Donations Case ETV Bharat / state Ram Mandir Donation Embezzlement: Police Raids Houses Of 8 Arrested Day After Trust Announces Gen Secretary's Resignation Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav. Police personnel escort accused to a court in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donation funds, in Ayodhya, Friday, June 26, 2026. ( PTI ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : June 28, 2026 at 10:47 AM IST | Updated : June 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM IST 2 Min Read Ayodhya: Ayodhya Police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple. Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, PTI reported citing sources. The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded to judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they ar…

Ram Mandir donation theft case: WhatsApp chat reveals massive ... The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donation funds from the Ram Mandir has unearthed crucial digital evidence that points to a well-organized embezzlement racket. WhatsApp chats recovered from the accused's mobile devices reportedly contain detailed discussions regarding the misappropriation of funds and the subsequent division of the stolen money. Also Read:Ram temple donation case: Biometric entry, facial recognition implemented for staff; Police probe recruitment racket angle The SIT has widened the scope of its investigation beyond just the donation boxes. Investigators are now scrutinising the official records of all land, houses, and older temples purchased by the Ram Mandir Trust. In a rigorous seven-hour investigative process, the SIT questioned key figures: * Gopal Rao (Special Invitee, Trust): Two hours of questioning, focused on land procurement documents and witness lists.* Anil Mishra: One hour of questioning.* Trust Employees: Two hours. The SIT has summoned the witnesses involved in the land purchase processes and is examining whether the Trust’s funds were siphoned …

All eight accused in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case sent to judicial custody Despite rumours that Champat Rai has resigned as general secretary of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, no official confirmation yet; arrested accused include close aides of Mr. Champat Rai

Ram Mandir Theft Row: Accused Avinash Confronted with CCTV; Suspicious ... Updated 3 July 2026 at 17:30 IST Police revealed that they had carefully reviewed 45 days of CCTV footage from relevant locations before identifying clear visuals of accused Avinash. When presented with the recordings today, Shukla, who had previously denied key aspects of his involvement, reportedly started disclosing information. Ankita Paul India News 2 min read Follow : Ram Mandir Theft Row: Accused Avinash Confronted with CCTV; Suspicious Photo Outside Counting Room Raises Security Questions | Image: Republic Ayodhya: In a major breakthrough in the Ram Mandir donation theft investigation, Ayodhya police have confronted the prime accused, Avinash Shukla, with CCTV evidence after weeks of meticulous scrutiny, prompting him to begin cooperating with investigators. Police officials revealed that they had carefully reviewed 45 days of CCTV footage from relevant locations before identifying clear visuals of Avinash. When presented with the recordings today, Shukla, who had previously denied key aspects of his involvement, started disclosing information, according to reports. Acting swiftly on the…

Farmhouse, SUV, bike — and Rs 15K salary: Ram temple donation theft accused’s assets under scanner Authorities are investigating Ram Temple donation theft accused Anukalp Mishra for amassing assets potentially disproportionate to his income. Investigators are scrutinizing a newly built farmhouse, a Rs 65 lakh Ayodhya house, and an attempted SUV purchase. Property documents recovered from his residence are under examination, alongside bank records and financial transactions, to determine the source of funds for these acquisitions and other recent purchases.

House of 8 Arrested in Ram Temple Donation Case Raided by Ayodhya Police The Ayodhya Police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ram Mandir, reported PTI, citing police sources. The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the report said. They collected documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and bank-related details from the residence of accused Manish Yadav after asking his family members to open the locked house, the news agency quoted sources as saying. Searches were also carried out at the residences of other accused, including Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav. Yadav's family members were questioned and documents were examined. The eight accused -- Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav -- were associated with count…

Inside the Ram Mandir Donation Theft: The Alleged Modus Operandi Lawyers Boycott the Accused; Supreme Court Declines Immediate CBI Hearing CCTV Blind Spots, Hidden ₹500 Notes and Fake Deposit Bundles — How the Alleged Inside Job Unfolded by Ashis Sinha What was meant to be a sacred offering by millions of devotees allegedly turned into a meticulously planned cash siphoning operation inside the Ram Mandir’s donation counting room. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sensational Ram Mandir donation theft case has uncovered what investigators describe as a carefully orchestrated conspiracy in which members of the cash-counting team allegedly exploited CCTV blind spots, manipulated bank deposit records and quietly pocketed devotees’ offerings for months. According to police investigators, the alleged operation was not the work of a lone individual but a coordinated inside job involving multiple people entrusted with handling the temple’s donation cash. Brother-in-Law Planted Inside the Counting Team Investigators claim the conspiracy began when Anukalp Mishra , an employee deployed through a bank outsourcing agency responsible for counting donations at the Shri Ram Janmab…

Wedding, car, cash gifts: Ayodhya donation 'theft' accused reveals Rs 19 lakh spending trail Fresh financial leads have emerged in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. Accused Avinash Shukla, during interrogation, reportedly detailed spending of Rs 19 lakh on family and friends, including wedding expenses for brothers and personal purchases like a car. Investigators are examining land deals and bank accounts, with legal action underway to recover funds. Valuables worth lakhs were previously recovered.

Ram temple donations embezzlement case: A timeline of events Allegations of financial irregularities regarding donations to the Ram temple in Ayodhya gained pace in the past month, leading to the arrest of eight. Here is a timeline of key events.

Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused The SIT has, prima facie, identified nearly 70 instances of alleged theft from the temple's counting room over a span of around 40 days, they added

Ayodhya donation probe: Teacher, car mechanic, retired bank employee ... ANI Eight individuals, including a teacher and a former mechanic, have been arrested in Ayodhya for allegedly embezzling donations meant for the Ram temple. Ayodhya: A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary -- people from diverse backgrounds are among the eight arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya Police sources alleged that the accused, mostly hired as contract workers through an outsourcing agency, exploited their roles in the temple's donation management system to siphon off cash offerings over a period of time. Investigators are examining their financial transactions, assets and individual roles in the alleged conspiracy. Read more: Days after Ayodhya row, donation theft alleged at Badrinath temple Among those arrested is primary school teacher Avinash Shukla, who was assigned to cash reconciliation during donation-counting sessions. The sources claimed more than Rs 20 lakh in cash, foreign currency and jewellery were recovered from …

Ram temple donations case: All eight accused sent to 14 days judicial custody The accused were produced before Special Judge, Anti Corruption Court, Rajat Verma through video conferencing after their earlier judicial custody expired, Special Prosecution Officer Umesh Dubey said

Ayodhya donations case: Police raids at houses of eight arrested Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav

Ayodhya donations case: Police raids houses of 8 arrested Simultaneous raids were reportedly conducted at the houses of all the eight people arrested over embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. Multiple teams of police, along with local magistrates, carried out the raids at the residences of all the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, PTI quoted police sources as saying. Advertisement This comes days after the eight persons were remanded to judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police is next expected to seek their custodial remand when all of them are scheduled to be produced before the court on Monday. Advertisement Among the eight persons associated with counting cash and valuables received as donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple are Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav. As per reports, investigators, so far, have recovered ₹79.85 lakh in connection with the matter. A case in this regard was registered under multiple Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to theft by …

'Cash hidden in socks': Recovered CCTV may reveal how Ayodhya donations were 'siphoned off' Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, questioning five jailed suspects. Recovered deleted CCTV footage reportedly shows accused concealing cash during counting. Investigators are enhancing the video quality and reconstructing the money trail. This comes as the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust prepares to discuss donation management reforms.

Ram temple donation row: Court grants police custody of 3 accused Police requested a longer custody of seven days to delve deeper into the investigation surrounding the missing donated funds

How CCTV Helped Crack Alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft UP CM accused unnamed political parties of trying to defame Ayodhya out of frustration, insisting that anyone found guilty would face strict consequences. Ram Temple donation theft probe uncovers alleged cash embezzlement scheme. CCTV evidence helped arrest eight suspects in the Ayodhya temple case. Investigation exposed security lapses in Ram Temple donation counting process. The investigation into the alleged theft of donation funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhyahas gathered pace, with CCTV footage from  Apri 271 to June 5 giving the Special Investigation Team (SIT) crucial evidence of how money was being siphoned off. At leasteight suspectshave been arrested so far, and Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, has stepped down from his post. Trust officials grew suspicious in late May after noticing that bundles of Rs 500 notes were consistently falling short when donation boxes, which typically held Rs 6 to 7 lakh each, were opened,Times Nowreported. It said that hidden cameras installed in the counting room reportedly showed one employee positioning himself in front of visible C…

Ayodhya Donations Case: Police Raids At Houses Of Eight Arrested ... Investigation into Alleged Misuse of Temple Donations Intensifies as Authorities Search Properties Linked to Key Suspects Police carried out searches at the houses of eight arrested accused in the Ayodhya donations scam case. The investigation involves alleged diversion of funds donated for the Ram Temple; incriminating documents and assets were seized during the raids. The scam has sparked anger among devotees; opposition parties criticise the government while authorities promise a thorough probe. Police in Ayodhya have conducted raids at the houses of eight individuals arrested in connection with the high-profile donations scam involving the Ram Temple trust. The raids, carried out early on Saturday morning, targeted properties in Ayodhya, Faizabad, and surrounding districts. According to police sources, the searches were aimed at recovering documents, cash, jewellery, and other assets allegedly acquired through the misappropriation of donations meant for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The case came to light after complaints that large sums of money donated by devotees for the temple’s construction and …

Ram Mandir embezzlement case: Police raid houses of 8 arrested PTI Ayodhya: Police officials interrogate the family members of Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav, accused in connection with the embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, in Ayodhya. Ayodhya Police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in the case. Ayodhya: Ayodhya police on Sunday conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, police sources said. Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, carried out searches at the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, the sources said. The raids come two days after all eight accused were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday. Read More: Donation box to bank: Inside Ram temple cash trail During Sunday's searches, the police collected documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and bank-related details from the residence of accused Manish Yadav after asking…

The 'surveillance gap' that hid months of Ram Temple donation 'theft' Arrested accused Avinash Shukla has revealed a meticulous plan to steal Ram Temple donations. The gang studied CCTV blind spots, used human shields during counting, and smuggled cash out in small batches. A key to the counting room was held by an individual with no official role, further compromising security. Recoveries include over Rs 79 lakh in cash and valuables, highlighting significant lapses in the donation handling process.

Teacher, temple aide, former mechanic: Who are the 8 arrested in ... A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary are among the eight people arrested in connection with the allegedembezzlement of donations at the Ram templein Ayodhya. Police sources allege that the accused, most of whom were employed as contract workers through an outsourcing agency, exploited their roles in the temple's donation management system to siphon off cash offerings over a period of time. Investigators are examiningtheir financial transactions, assets and individual roles in the alleged conspiracy. Avinash Shukla Among those arrested is Avinash Shukla, a primary school teacher who was assigned to cash reconciliation during donation-counting sessions. Police sources claimed that more than Rs 20 lakh in cash, foreign currency and jewellery were recovered from premises linked to him, the largest seizure among the accused. A donation chestbearing the words "Ramrajya Kosh" and fitted with a QR code for digital payments was also recovered from Avinash's house. During questioning, he described…

Ram Mandir CCTV shows Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra stealing cash Ram Mandir CCTV shows Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra stealing cash India Jul 03, 2026 CCTV footage has exposed two suspects, Avinash Shukla and Anukalp Mishra, taking cash from the Ram Mandir donation counting room. At first, they tried to dodge cameras, but eventually took money openly when they realized no one was watching. Police have now arrested eight people, including these two, with footage confirming the theft. Investigation finds donation counting security gaps The investigation shows big security gaps at the temple. Staff hired to count donations started work without ID cards and got in just using duty sheets. Donations were counted at two centers with barely any surveillance, and jewelry donations weren't properly documented, making it easier for things to go missing.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Scam Probe | 50 Employees Under Scanner; ₹2 ... English News Local Uttar pradesh Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Scam Probe | 50 Employees Under Scanner; ₹2 Crore Seized Exclusive Was ₹200 crore siphoned from Ram Mandir donations?: 50 employees under scanner, sudden wealth raises questions; ₹2 crore seized Ramesh Mishra | Ayodhya 21 days ago Copy link The alleged misappropriation of offerings from donation boxes at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has triggered a high-level probe, with preliminary estimates suggesting the amount involved could exceed ₹200 crore. Around 50 employees engaged in counting donations have come under the scanner. So far, police and investigating agencies have recovered nearly ₹2 crore in cash, a car and three iPhones from five employees suspected to be linked to the case. Sources said a senior IPS officer was flown in from Delhi on a special aircraft four days ago to assist with the investigation. The officer has since held discussions with officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and is preparing a detailed report. Meanwhile, the government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged embezzlement. The SIT …

Ayodhya Police to seek custody of three more in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case The inquiry examined CCTV footage, statements of trust officials, bank officers, security personnel and counting staff, along with bank records, seizure documents, the MoU and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ram Mandir donation theft: Cops probe bribes for temple jobs, trust member's role Ayodhya police are investigating claims of bribery for appointments at the Ram temple. An arrested individual's statements have pointed towards a Trust member's alleged involvement in a recruitment racket, where nearly 125 employees may have paid for their positions. Investigators are scrutinizing financial records and properties linked to the Trust member, while also examining the roles of two other arrested individuals, who are reportedly relatives of the Trust member.

Ayodhya Donation Probe: Teacher, Car Mechanic, Retired Bank Employee ... Ayodhya Donation Probe: Teacher, Car Mechanic, Retired Bank Employee Among Eight Accused India pti-Swastika Sruti By Swastika Sruti Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 17:21 [IST] Add as a preferred source on Google A primary school teacher, a former car mechanic, a retired bank employee and a trusted aide of a senior Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust functionary -people from diverse backgrounds are among the eight arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya Police sources alleged that the accused, mostly hired as contract workers through an outsourcing agency, exploited their roles in the temple's donation management system to siphon off cash offerings over a period of time. Ayodhya Donation Probe AI Summary AI-generated summary, reviewed by editors Eight individuals, including a teacher, former mechanic, and retired banker, were arrested in Ayodhya for allegedly embezzling Ram temple donations. Investigators are examining financial transactions and roles after recovering significant cash and assets, including over Rs 20 lakh from one accused teacher inv…

Houses, SUVs: Lifestyles of Ram temple theft accused changed ... Avinash Shukla sold drinking water near Hanuman Gufa in Ayodhya before securing a job at the temple’s donation counting centre. LUCKNOW: A significant rise in the financial status of most of those accused of siphoning off donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has come to light during the investigation. They have built decent houses and were found using SUVs though their monthly income from known sources was between Rs 14,000 and Rs 15,000, according to officers close to the investigation. While the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report is yet to be made public, TOI has learnt key details of its findings and recommendations. Avinash Shukla sold drinking water near Hanuman Gufa in Ayodhya before securing a job at the temple’s donation counting centre. He hails from Pratapgarh and has gone on to build a house in Ayodhya. On Saturday night, a Maruti Brezza belonging to Shukla was seized by Ayodhya police. Another accused, Lavkush Mishra, purchased a 1,000-sq-ft plot on Oct 16 last year in Banipur locality, in Ayodhya’s Sohawal area. The sale deed reportedly reflects a registered value of Rs 8.8 lakh. However, r…

SIT names Avinash Shukla as accused No. 1 in Ayodhya Ram temple theft A preliminary report indicates alleged thefts from Ram Temple donations over forty days. Avinash Shukla is identified as the central figure in this alleged embezzlement racket. Evidence includes CCTV footage and bank account analysis linking him to the crimes. Five other individuals are also named as accused in the ongoing investigation. Further inquiries are continuing into administrative accountability and institutional lapses.

Ram temple 'fraud': SIT finds blatant SOP violations - June 27, 2026 by admin A Special Investigation Team probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation system has revealed severe security lapses, including deleted CCTV footage and unauthorized key access. Eight individuals have been arrested and ₹80 lakh recovered following the initial investigation Published Date – 27 June 2026, 04:40 PM Lucknow: Jun 27 (PTI) The alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya has snowballed into a major controversy, with an SIT probe finding lapses in the shrine’s donation management system and eight people associated with the counting of cash and valuables being arrested. Here is a look at what the investigation has found so far: While the details of how the donations were siphoned and exactly how much are still under investigation, the special investigation team (SIT) has pointed to some major lapses in its preliminary report. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) like deploying a security guard during a counting process, frisking of personnel while entering and leaving the counting room, and preserving CCTV footage of the donation-counting process for 180 days were violated, sourc…

How Ayodhya Ram Temple counting room key became central to donation theft probe Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into the Ram Temple donation theft, planning to question accused Ramshankar Yadav, alias Tinnu, in jail. Fresh disclosures suggest Tinnu had a key to the donation counting room, potentially enabling him to manipulate cash offerings. Investigators are also examining claims of unrestricted access to administrative areas due to proximity to a former trustee, and how accused coordinated movements to evade CCTV surveillance during counting.