Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: Three Accused Remanded in Police Custody
A special investigation team found prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during donation counting, with 70 alleged incidents captured on CCTV.
- On Tuesday, Ayodhya Police announced plans to seek custodial remand for Karunesh Pandey, Anukalp Mishra, and Lav Kush Mishra to advance the investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
- A Special Investigation Team submitted a preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh Government finding prima facie evidence of theft, noting that security measures including CCTV monitoring were not effectively implemented.
- CCTV footage from April 27 to June 5 documents around 70 instances of alleged theft, with footage showing employees Avinash Shukla, Manish Kumar Yadav, and Ramashankar Mishra concealing currency.
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj announced the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra following a Trust meeting.
- Investigators examined bank records, seizure documents, and witness statements to determine financial discrepancies; however, the absence of older CCTV footage limits assessment of incidents prior to April 27.
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Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case: Three accused remanded in police custody
Three accused in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case were taken into police custody. A local court granted a 24-hour remand for further interrogation and questioning. Investigators are examining fresh evidence and potential procedural security lapses. Police expect to recover cash and other articles linked to the alleged racket. Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the temple donation theft.
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Champat Rai broke his silence on the Ram Temple donation embezzlement controversy. He will respond to allegations after the Special Investigation Team completes its probe. CCTV footage allegedly shows theft during donation counting, triggering widespread public discussion. An Ayodhya court granted police custody of three accused for further interrogation. The Special Investigation Team found prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during don…
Ram temple donations row: Court allows one-day police custody of 3 more accused
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