Ram Mandir introduces stricter donation counting rules, including QR-enabled IDs and mobile phone bans, following theft allegations and resignations from over half the staff.
The trust's move led to the mass resignation of over half of the staff involved in donation counting
Jul 11, 2026
12:17 pm
What's the storyThe Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has introduced new rules for donation counting at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The move comes after an alleged embezzlement case involving devotees' offerings.
The new system includes stricter security checks and enhanced monitoring of employees handling donations.
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