Ram Mandir news
Donation embezzlement probe, SIT updates, trust statements and reactions — aggregated for devotees and travelers.
For pilgrims: The Ram Mandir remains open for darshan on the usual schedule. This page collects third-party reporting on the donation theft investigation — it is not official temple communication. All figures and accusations are allegations under investigation unless stated otherwise. Book Sugam Darshan on SRJBTKT and see our darshan timings guide.
Ram Mandir in the news
Headlines on the donation embezzlement probe, trust updates, and reactions — curated for pilgrims planning darshan. We link to original publishers; amounts and charges are allegations unless a court says otherwise.
Row over alleged theft of donations from Ram Mandir
BBC reports on embezzlement allegations, the trust's response, and petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into temple offerings.
BBC News · 25 Jun 2026
U.P. SIT probing Ram temple donation matter granted 15-day extension
The three-member SIT's tenure was extended after eight accused were arrested following a preliminary report and an FIR registered on 25 June.
The Hindu · 1 Jul 2026
Major theft during Kumbh; brother-in-law duo stole the most, police say
NDTV reports the largest alleged diversion of hundi cash occurred during the Kumbh Mela in early 2025, when temple offerings surged.
NDTV · 30 Jun 2026
Police reveal donation theft modus operandi — washrooms and CCTV gaps
Times of India reports accused Avinash Shukla told investigators cash was hidden in temple washrooms before being smuggled out.
The Times of India · 1 Jul 2026
What the accused told police about CCTV gaps and the money trail
India Today on the jail interrogation of Avinash Shukla and how investigators are reconstructing movement of stolen cash.
India Today · 1 Jul 2026
Ram Mandir Trust confirms Champat Rai's resignation, vows fair probe
Trust statement: an FIR was filed based on the SIT interim report after the trust had requested a government-led probe.
The Times of India · 27 Jun 2026
Yogi Adityanath: 'Playing with public sentiment is unacceptable'
UP CM said action began immediately after the SIT report and warned strict consequences for anyone who tampers with devotees' faith.
Business Today · 26 Jun 2026
Arvind Kejriwal
@ArvindKejriwal (excerpt)
"Maharaj ji… please stand with me in my struggle to get those behind the great robbery at Lord Ram's home punished."
26 Jun 2026
Yogi Adityanath
Speech in Deoria (reported)
"As soon as the SIT report came, action began. Playing with public sentiment is unacceptable — whoever tampers with the faith of Sanatan Dharma will face consequences."
26 Jun 2026
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
Press statement (TOI; police registered FIR on trust member's complaint)
"Regarding the alleged embezzlement… the trust has registered an FIR based on the interim report submitted by the SIT. Legal proceedings are under way."
27 Jun 2026