Lawyers in Ayodhya have protested alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donation money, demanding an FIR against Champat Rai, former general secretary of the trust, and others. Police are investigating, with jailed accused Avinash Shukla taken into custody for further questioning. Meanwhile, a notice has been issued regarding alleged unauthorized construction linked to another accused.

Ayodhya police record Champat Rai's statement in probe into alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement amid political controversy.

Congress leaders, including UP chief Ajay Rai, were detained Tuesday en route to Ayodhya's Ram temple, where they intended to offer prayers and probe alleged donation fraud. The…