Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Ayodhya Police Attach Land in Ram Temple Donation Theft Case
Police in Ayodhya are investigating a case where they believe stolen money from the Ram Temple donations was used to buy land.
The main suspect, Ramshankar Yadav, bought land in his son's name using a mix of bank transfers and cash.
Police think the cash came from the stolen donations.
They are now trying to take control of the land.
Meanwhile, the temple trust is reviewing its financial systems to prevent future thefts and ensure transparency.
Police are attaching land allegedly bought with stolen Ram Temple donation money.
Prime accused Ramshankar Yadav paid Rs 24 lakh in cash for the land.
Investigators suspect the cash came from siphoned temple donations.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is reviewing its financial systems.
The trust aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in handling donations.
- Who
- Investigators and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- What
- Attachment of land allegedly bought with stolen donation money
- When
- Recent, with ongoing investigations
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To recover suspected proceeds of crime and strengthen financial transparency
Investigators
Accused
Source of Funds
Investigators
The investigators believe the cash component of the land purchase came from stolen donation money.
Accused
The accused allegedly used cash payments to obscure the source of funds.
- Prime Accused
- Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu
- Land Purchase Location
- Ayodhya's Sahadatganj area
- Amount Paid in Cash
- Rs 24 lakh
- Registered Property Value
- Rs 35 lakh
- Estimated Market Value
- Rs 50 lakh
- Trust's Action
- Comprehensive review of financial systems