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.

Although CCTV cameras were installed in the Ayodhya Ram Temple counting areas, investigators are examining whether monitoring was effective enough. | India News

Investigators examining the donation-counting process at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have identified lapses in handling the cash. | India News

According to the agency’s website, it works across 15 states and lists a number of government companies among its clients. | India News

HT also learnt that six of the eight suspects were hired by a Varanasi-based security agency that provided manpower for the cash-counting process at Ram temple. | India News

Police interrogated accused Avinash Shukla for two hours, during which he confessed to stealing crores and detailed the sequence of events behind the Ram Temple theft.

Ayodhya Police revealed a significant theft at the Ram Temple during the 2025 Kumbh Mela, with two brothers-in-law among eight suspects exploiting a surge in donations.

Amid growing allegations of misappropriation of donations intended for the Ram temple, Ayodhya police are bolstering their investigation with fresh searches. They've recovered…

LUCKNOW: The Ayodhya Police have widened their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations after fresh disclosures by arrested accused Avinash Shukla…

Ayodhya Police are investigating claims of bribery in recruitment for Ram Temple posts, expanding their probe into alleged embezzlement of temple donations.

The cops are now focusing on the assets of the eight jailed suspects, after authorities uncovered a major real estate purchase by one of the prime suspects. | India News

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.

Following allegations of fund mismanagement, the Ayodhya Ram temple has implemented strict measures like no-pocket gowns and monitored restroom breaks to protect donations.