The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification and atonement ritual following the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The ceremony includes daily Vishnu Sahasranama and Valmiki Ramayan recitations to restore the temple's sanctity
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announced a nationwide signature campaign demanding strict punishment for those allegedly involved in Ram Temple donation theft during a Sundarkand recital in Delhi. BJP criticised the event as a political gimmick aimed at influencing voters ahead of elections
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
The Maharashtra Congress launched a statewide protest against the BJP and RSS over alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The agitation follows similar protests by Shiv Sena (UBT), with both parties demanding accountability and action over the alleged irregularities
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 Police are examining land and bank records of those accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case to determine whether their assets qualify as proceeds of crime. Investigators are also analysing recovered evidence and tracing the movement of the allegedly stolen funds
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 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 VHP criticised the Faizabad Bar Association's decision to bar lawyers from defending accused in the Ram Janmabhoomi donation theft case, calling it unconstitutional and unethical. It urged reconsideration, citing Supreme Court rulings protecting every accused person's right to legal representation
