The story so far
Ayodhya Donation Theft Probe
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 8h ago
Eight accused arrested for embezzling Ram Mandir donations. Supreme Court seeks SIT report. Treasurer denies resignation, blames SBI. Two more arrested, investigation expands to asset trail in Basti.
How it unfolded
6d ago
Tinnu Yadav and Manish Yadav sent to 39-hour police remand
16 Jul 2026
Sanjay Raut demands investigation into treasurer Govind Giri
16 Jul 2026
SIT to submit final report within 48 hours
15 Jul 2026
Two more accused arrested in Ayodhya
15 Jul 2026
Treasurer Govind Giri refuses to resign, blames SBI for lapses
14 Jul 2026
Police seek 14-hour remand of two more accused
14 Jul 2026
Court extends custody of eight accused till July 27
13 Jul 2026
Supreme Court seeks Ram Mandir fund probe status report
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →SC's directives are law of land, says Iqbal Ansari on Ram Mandir probe
Iqbal Ansari stated that Supreme Court directives are law of the land regarding the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement probe.
The Supreme Court suggested reconstituting the SIT investigating the embezzlement case.
Mahants demanded inclusion of more saints in the Ram Mandir trust to prevent future irregularities.
Earlier · 15 Jul 2026
Full story →Ram temple donation row: Treasurer Govind Giri refuses to step down, blames SBI
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri Maharaj refused to resign over alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Giri Maharaj blamed the State Bank of India (SBI) for lapses, saying all arrested were SBI employees deployed by the bank to handle cash from donation boxes.
He estimated the siphoned amount at around ₹3 crore but said it was not an official figure.
Giri Maharaj stated he was satisfied with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe and Supreme Court monitoring.
Earlier · 15 Jul 2026
Full story →Ayodhya Donation Row: Swami Govind Dev Giri debunks claims of his resignation, slams Rs 14 crore theft claims
Ram Mandir Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri debunked rumors of his resignation.
He stated he will not abandon his duties.
He slammed claims of Rs 14 crore theft.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Raut
Sanjay Raut stated the Sena (UBT) may reconsider its stance on the Delimitation Bill if Opposition amendments are included.
Raut made the remarks to reporters in Nagpur ahead of the party's 'Ram Raksha Andolan'.
The protest on Saturday is against alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →PM Wants Stringent Action in Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case
PM Narendra Modi is reportedly disturbed by the alleged theft of donations from the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Modi has directed strict action against those responsible for the alleged misappropriation.
The Prime Minister is concerned about the incident's reflection on the trust of devotees.
