Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case
There was a theft of donations from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The police are investigating two main suspects, Tinnu Yadav and his nephew Manish Yadav.
They have been in police custody for 39 hours.
The police found that Tinnu Yadav had unauthorized access to the temple and the donation boxes.
He allegedly had all the keys to the donation boxes and could move freely in the temple.
Manish Yadav was allegedly appointed to the temple's donation counting team by his uncle.
The police have recovered Rs 2 lakh from Manish Yadav.
They are also looking into allegations that Tinnu Yadav's wife has a construction company and his son got a job in the Public Works Department using their influence.
The investigation is still ongoing, and more revelations are expected.
Ramshankar Yadav (alias 'Tinnu') and Manish Yadav are key suspects in the Ram Mandir donation theft case.
Police have a 39-hour remand to question the accused and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Tinnu Yadav allegedly had unrestricted access to the temple premises and donation counting area.
Manish Yadav was allegedly appointed to the temple's donation counting team by his uncle.
Police have recovered Rs 2 lakh from Manish Yadav, allegedly stolen from the Ram Mandir donation boxes.
- Who
- Ramshankar Yadav (alias 'Tinnu') and Manish Yadav
- What
- Theft of donations from the Ram Mandir
- When
- Investigation ongoing, custody remand from Saturday 8 a.m. to Sunday 11 p.m.
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate the theft of donations and establish the conspiracy, financial trail, and role of each accused
Accused's Defense
Police Investigation
Access to Temple Premises
Accused's Defense
Tinnu Yadav had authorized access to the temple premises and donation counting area.
Police Investigation
Tinnu Yadav had unrestricted access to the temple premises and donation counting area without official authorization.
Keys to Donation Boxes
Accused's Defense
Tinnu Yadav was entrusted with the keys to the donation boxes by a senior member of the Trust.
Police Investigation
Tinnu Yadav allegedly obtained the keys to the donation boxes unofficially from a senior member of the Trust.
- Accused Individuals
- Ramshankar Yadav (alias 'Tinnu') and Manish Yadav
- Custody Duration
- 39-hour remand
- Amount Recovered
- Rs 2 lakh
- Investigation Location
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Temple Complex
- Ram Janmabhoomi complex
- Investigating Officer
- Ashutosh Tiwari
- Alleged Construction Company
- Established in the name of Tinnu Yadav's wife
- Alleged Job Placement
- Tinnu Yadav's son secured a job in the Public Works Department (PWD)