CCTV footage from Ayodhya's Ram temple reveals five accused stealing donated cash during counting, with police identifying them hiding bundles in clothes and socks over 45 days.
8 have been arrested so far
Jul 03, 2026
11:17 am
What's the storyCCTV footage from Ram Mandir has revealed at least five of the eight men, accused of stealing money from donation, removing and hiding cash during the counting process, the Indian Express reported.
The footage from the temple's Pilgrim Facility Centre, which was scanned over 45 days, shows counting personnel removing bundles of cash and hiding them in their clothes or socks.
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