Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Police Recover Stolen Ram Temple Donations
Police in Ayodhya have recovered stolen money and valuable items that were taken from the donations given to the Ram Temple.
They found luxury cars, a motorcycle, gold jewelry, and cash during late-night raids.
The main person responsible, Ram Shankar Yadav, helped police find these items.
Investigators think there might be more stolen items to find.
They are also looking at CCTV footage to see how the theft happened.
So far, eight people have been arrested, and more information is expected as the investigation continues.
Police recovered luxury cars, a motorcycle, gold jewelry, cash, and financial documents in late-night raids.
The main accused, Ram Shankar Yadav, provided leads during his police remand.
Eight accused have been arrested, and investigators are tracing the money trail.
CCTV footage shows suspicious activities and lapses in security that enabled the theft.
Around Rs 78.94 lakh was recovered from employees, and an additional Rs 2.25 lakh from a bathroom.
- Who
- Police and Special Investigative Team
- What
- Recovery of stolen Ram Temple donations and assets
- When
- Late-night raids, June 4, 2026
- Where
- Ayodhya, near Ram Janmabhoomi complex
- Why
- To recover misappropriated temple donation funds
- Main Accused
- Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu
- Recovered Items
- Luxury cars, motorcycle, gold jewelry, cash, financial documents
- Number of Accused Arrested
- 8
- Amount Recovered
- Rs 78.94 lakh from employees, Rs 2.25 lakh from bathroom
- Investigation Period
- April 27 to June 5, 2026