Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Ram Temple Donation Theft Investigation Expands
There has been a theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Eight people have been arrested, and around 30 more are being investigated.
These people were involved in counting the money donated by visitors to the temple.
Many of them were hired because of their connections to important people in the temple's management.
The police are checking their backgrounds and financial records.
CCTV footage shows some of them hiding money in their clothes and shoes.
The temple's management is also being scrutinized, and two officials have resigned.
The investigation found many instances of theft and problems with how the temple handles donations.
The police have also recovered money and valuables from the accused and are questioning them to trace more stolen cash and verify properties allegedly purchased using the siphoned-off money.
Eight people have been arrested for the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with around 30 more employees under scrutiny.
Nearly 40 of the 50 employees involved in counting were hired based on recommendations from temple trust functionaries.
CCTV footage shows six of the arrested individuals concealing currency notes in their clothes and shoes.
The investigation has revealed systemic failures in supervision, security, and cash-handling procedures at the temple.
Police have recovered Rs 1 lakh from Tinnu Yadav's residence and Rs 2 lakh from Manish Yadav's house, and are questioning them to trace more stolen cash and valuables.
- Who
- Employees and associates of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- What
- Theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
- When
- Investigation ongoing, FIR registered on June 25
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Discrepancies in donation accounting and systemic failures in supervision and security
- Number of Arrests
- 8
- Number of Suspects Under Scrutiny
- 30
- Total Employees Involved in Counting
- 50
- Number of Employees Recruited via Recommendations
- 40
- Date of FIR Registration
- June 25
- Key Evidence
- CCTV footage
- Duration of CCTV Footage Retention
- 45 days
- Recommended CCTV Footage Retention
- 180 days
- Amount Recovered from Tinnu's Residence
- Rs 1 lakh
- Amount Recovered from Manish's House
- Rs 2 lakh
Sources
Ram temple ‘donation theft’ probe widens: After 8 held, 30 more under lens
Police secure custody of two accused in Ram Temple donation case
Ram Temple donation theft case: Police take custody of two key accused for 39 hours
Ram Temple Theft: Police Take Custody of Tinnu, Nephew Manish Yadav
Ram Temple donation theft: 30 more cash-counting staff under probe
Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: Dr Anil Mishra Likely To Face Legal Action After SIT Report
