Syndicate Bank link emerges in the Ram temple donation theft case. The trust changes donation counting rules, reshuffles the control room team and investigators expand the property probe linked to the alleged theft.
The investigation, which has already led to the arrest of eight individuals, including prime accused Avinash Shukla, is now entering its critical closing stage.
Ayodhya police have detained the uncle of accused Anukalp Mishra and a local jeweller for questioning in the ongoing Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case.
In a handwritten letter posted on X, Rai explained that he had held back from commenting "as per the wishes of the trust" while a Special Investigation Team looked into the matter.
During the investigation, police recovered Rs 14.25 lakh from Lavkush Mishra, Rs 16.82 lakh from Anukalp Mishra, and Rs 18.07 lakh from Karunesh Pandey.
The SIT has widened the scope of its investigation beyond just the donation boxes. Investigators are now scrutinising the official records of all land, houses, and older temples purchased by the Ram Mandir Trust.
Ayodhya Development Authority has issued a formal notice regarding an under-construction property registered to Supriya Mishra, the wife of accused Luv Kush Mishra.
Police have recovered substantial amounts of cash and precious items from the eight suspects arrested in the donation theft case.
Police interrogated the accused in the Ram Mandir donation theft case for approximately two hours on Monday. The most extensive questioning was conducted with the primary accused, Avinash Mishra.
Taking direct aim at the Congress, he alleged that the party had earlier distanced itself from Lord Ram and Lord Krishna but had now changed its position.
A local court in Ayodhya on Monday remanded all the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case to 14-day judicial custody.
Daily donation deposits at the temple show a noticeable change after the dispute surfaced. The pattern in collections now differs from earlier recorded averages.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's primary bank account is maintained at the SBI branch, where investigators are examining the possible role of bank officials in the case. Police are expected to question the branch manager and record his statement as part of the probe.
The SIT team handed over a preliminary report to state home secretary Sanjay Prasad and is understood to have pointed out procedural lapses at multiple levels.
The SIT team handed over a preliminary report to state home secretary Sanjay Prasad and is understood to have pointed out procedural lapses at multiple levels.
Today's DNA revelas how donation thieves allegedly stole offerings made to Ram Lalla in just 30 minutes, how they evaded CCTV surveillance, and how a fixed 30-minute window was allegedly designated for the thefts.
CM Yogiurged devotees to uphold the dignity and sanctity of the temple and asked them not to be influenced by attempts to defame Ayodhya or the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
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