The story so far
Ram Temple Donation Theft Probe
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 3h ago
A probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations in Ayodhya began after cash was found in a washroom. Multiple arrests, SIT submission, Supreme Court monitoring, and new audit measures followed. Political leaders demanded full investigation.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Supreme Court orders new SIT, monitoring probe
3d ago
SIT submits sealed status report to Supreme Court
4d ago
Congress leaders urge PM for independent probe
5d ago
Court grants 39-hour police custody for Tinnu Yadav, nephew
6d ago
Probe widens to Basti; two accused remanded
16 Jul 2026
Politicians demand probe into trust treasurer
16 Jul 2026
SIT likely to submit final report within 48 hours
16 Jul 2026
Ayodhya police grill accused, recover documents
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Ram Mandir Trust announces reforms after donation counting controversy
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced reforms after alleged donation counting irregularities.
Reforms include live CCTV monitoring of counting and a review of banking systems.
The Trust is reconstituting its religious committee.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe is ongoing.
Earlier · 16 Jul 2026
Full story →Ram temple donation case: Ayodhya police grill two more accused, search premises, recover papers
Ayodhya police grilled two more accused in the Ram temple donation case during 14-hour remand.
Police raided the rented house of the accused and recovered 'important documents'.
The case involves donations collected for the Ram temple construction.
Eight persons have been arrested so far in connection with the alleged fraud.
Earlier · 16 Jul 2026
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 · 16 Jul 2026
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.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Ram Mandir donation case: Tinnu Yadav, Manish Yadav sent to 39-hour police remand
Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and Manish Yadav were granted 39 hours of police remand by a court on July 17, 2026, for alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram temple donations.
Ayodhya Police argued custodial interrogation is essential to uncover the conspiracy and trace the money trail.
Earlier, two other accused—Subhash Chandra Srivastava and Ramashankar Mishra—were taken for a 14-hour remand.
Four other accused—Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, and Karunesh Pandey—have already been interrogated during police custody.
The alleged donation scam has triggered widespread political backlash against the ruling BJP.
