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Local businesses in Ayodhya are facing a steep downturn following the Ram Temple donation controversy. Vendors report daily visitor numbers have fallen from five lakh to under one lakh, as police seek custody of three individuals over cash thefts

A preliminary SIT report has named clerk Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in a 40-day donation theft racket at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Investigators cited viral CCTV footage, financial irregularities, and over ₹79 lakh in total recoveries

  A preliminary SIT report identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, linking him to nearly 70 thefts over 40 days. Investigators cited CCTV footage, cash recoveries, financial records and witness statements as key evidence 

Three accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya were taken into police custody for 24-hour interrogation after a court order. The SIT investigation has so far led to eight arrests and is examining suspected thefts and security lapses

The Ram temple trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra following the donation embezzlement controversy. It appointed Krishna Mohan as interim general secretary and formed a panel to identify a CEO while pledging greater transparency and accountability

Ahead of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust meeting, Ayodhya saints called for transparency and greater engagement with seers. Others expressed confidence in the Trust's decisions as it deliberated on the SIT report into donation irregularities and key resignations

Ayodhya saints have called for transparency and greater inclusion ahead of a crucial Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust meeting. The body is set to deliberate on an SIT report investigating alleged financial irregularities and recent high-level resignations

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss key administrative matters, including the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, while reviewing developments in the ongoing investigation into the alleged donation embezzlement case

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that widespread public anger over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple will lead to the NDA government's downfall, calling the issue a massive nationwide concern

Alok Kumar urged opposition leaders to assist the investigation into the alleged Ram Mandir donation misappropriation case by providing evidence for their claims. He said the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to uncovering the truth

Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-RSS of orchestrating a major donation embezzlement scam linked to the Ram Mandir, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe while criticising the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss the preliminary SIT report on the donation theft case, consider a CEO post for temple administration, and review resignations, financial statements and other key matters

Ayodhya's seer community has strongly backed Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, calling allegations against him baseless. Ahead of a crucial July 6 Trust meeting, the seers urged authorities to reject his resignation while demanding transparency over donation safeguards

Dattatreya Hosabale said the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple has deeply hurt devotees' faith. He urged strict punishment for those found guilty and called for transparent temple management and public restraint during the investigation

The SIT probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation embezzlement case will re-audit the Trust’s financial records from the past five years. Following high-profile resignations and major cash recoveries, key accused Avinash Shukla is currently undergoing intense police interrogation

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Ram Temple donations case, alleging major irregularities and claiming only lower-level accused had been arrested. He demanded action against those allegedly responsible and sought accountability from the temple trust

Congress leader K C Venugopal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. He claimed the state investigation was inadequate and demanded an independent inquiry into the alleged multi-crore financial irregularities

The Ayodhya Development Authority issued a notice over alleged unauthorised construction linked to Ram temple donation theft accused Lavkush Mishra's wife. Police intensified the embezzlement probe, conducted searches, recovered cash and valuables, and continued investigating the arrested suspects

The Faizabad Bar Association will march to file an FIR against former Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials over alleged fund embezzlement at the Ram Temple. It also demanded CBI and ED investigations, warning of legal action if police refuse

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed he was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned Ayodhya visit over the Ram temple donation controversy. Congress alleged its leaders were stopped from offering prayers, while police gave no immediate confirmation of any arrest