LUCKNOW: The Ayodhya Police have widened their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations after fresh disclosures by arrested accused Avinash Shukla purportedly revealed a sophisticated modus operandi in which stolen cash was allegedly concealed in washrooms within the temple complex before being smuggled out in small quantities to evade detection.

Uttar Pradesh Police raided the homes of eight arrested in the Ram temple donation theft case, expanding the investigation for evidence and asset tracing.

A 22-year-old earning ₹15,000 monthly is under UP Police scrutiny for allegedly acquiring a ₹65-lakh house, a new farmhouse, a ₹1-lakh motorcycle, and a booked SUV. Investigators…