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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
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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
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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
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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
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National convener of Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal demanded stringent action against the "donation thieves" involved in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case. He further stated in a conference that the irregularities are serious and an FIR had been registered regarding the same.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Home Ministry has designated 23 Pakistan and PoJK-based operatives as terrorists under the UAPA. The list features a JeM operative who conducted reconnaissance on the Ayodhya Ram temple and the son-in-law of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed
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Ayodhya police are examining the land and bank records of the accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case to determine whether their assets qualify as proceeds of crime. Investigators are also verifying property purchases, recovered evidence and the roles of all eight accused
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Ayodhya Police has launched a financial audit in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, seeking five years of banking records from seven banks. Investigators are tracing fund flows, scrutinising transactions and examining 70–80 individuals linked to the alleged financial irregularities
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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
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Ayodhya Police raided the homes of eight people arrested in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, collecting documents and examining assets. Investigators have recovered ₹79.85 lakh so far, with police expected to seek custodial remand of the accused