SIT Probes Ram Mandir Donation Fund Misappropriation in Ayodhya
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by Uttar Pradesh government on June 13, 2026, is probing alleged misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The SIT, led by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, collected documents from the temple complex on June 15 and later submitted a preliminary report on June 23. Discrepancies in offerings documentation, land purchases, and procurement have been found. Trust officials were barred from leaving Ayodhya. Vishva Hindu Parishad has called for an FIR and fast-track court probe.
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Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Case: FIR Filed Against Eight
An FIR has been registered against eight individuals for alleged embezzlement of donations belonging to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya. The case has sparked a political row, with opposition parties accusing senior officials of being shielded from investigation. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has informed that its final report will be submitted within 10 to 15 days. The development follows ongoing scrutiny of the trust's finances after the construction of the Ram Temple. The case highlights tensions between the ruling party and opposition over accountability in the handling of religious donations.
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An FIR has been registered at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station in Ayodhya on June 25, 2026, against eight individuals on charges of embezzlement, fraud, criminal conspiracy, and breach of trust related to missing donations from the Ram Temple trust. The case follows a preliminary investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a written complaint by Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The charges invoke multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Alok Kumar called for a thorough investigation and strict action. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged political parties to refrain from baseless comments until the SIT probe concludes. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav had earlier raised concerns about crores of rupees in missing donations and called for court cognizance.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.VHP seeks FIR and fast-track court probe into Ram Temple donation allegations
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Alok Kumar has called for the filing of an FIR and a fast-track court investigation into allegations of irregularities in donations collected for the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, India. Kumar stated that the investigation should be expedited and guilty parties must face strict punishment. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust requested an inquiry, leading the Uttar Pradesh government to form a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) on June 14, 2026. The SIT, comprising senior officials, began work in Ayodhya and submitted its preliminary report on June 23. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has supported the probe, urging factual evidence submission and cautioning against unsubstantiated statements that could harm devotees' sentiments.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Ram Temple Probe: SIT Bars Trust Officials from Leaving Ayodhya, Finds Discrepancies in Offerings Documentation
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged embezzlement of funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has instructed temple trust and functionaries not to leave the city. Issued before the SIT left for Lucknow on June 21, the order follows findings of discrepancies in the documentation of offerings, including gold, silver, and precious stones. Temple sources claim major irregularities may have occurred during the Maha Kumbh Mela period in early 2025, when the temple saw an influx of nearly 10 lakh devotees daily. The probe also covers land purchases allegedly made above market rates and procurement of building materials. The SIT was constituted on June 13 by the Uttar Pradesh government at the request of the temple trust. Daily reports are being sent to Chief Minister Adityanath, and a final report is pending.
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple submitted its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government on June 23, 2026. The team visited the office of Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad to hand over the document. Officials noted the report is preliminary and further investigation is likely. The SIT was constituted on June 13, 2026, at the request of the temple trust following allegations of financial irregularities. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities gathering additional facts. The case has drawn significant attention due to the temple's religious and political importance in India.
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A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government visited the Ram Mandir temple complex in Ayodhya on June 15, 2026, to investigate alleged misappropriation of donation funds. The SIT, headed by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, entered through Gate No. 11 and collected documents related to the case. The state government constituted the SIT on June 13 at the request of the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust following public scrutiny of missing temple donation funds. The other members are Lucknow Range IG of police Kiran S. and Finance Department Special Secretary Neelratan Kumar. The team has been directed to submit a preliminary report within seven days and a final report within 15 days. The development follows allegations raised about a week ago, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stating the probe will bring truth to light.
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A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government has begun probing alleged misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The SIT, headed by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, visited the temple complex on June 15, 2026, and collected documents. The state government formed the SIT on June 13 at the request of the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust, following public scrutiny of missing funds. The team includes Lucknow Range IG Kiran S. and Finance Department Special Secretary Neelratan Kumar. It must submit a preliminary report within seven days and a final report within 15 days.
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