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Champat Rai says hidden cameras exposed Ram temple donation theft
Moneycontrol··2 Jul
Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai told police he installed hidden cameras that uncovered alleged embezzlement of temple donations in Ayodhya. Rai, who resigned amid the probe, said he was betrayed by people he trusted and denied personal involvement. Police are treating him as a witness and have not named him in the FIR.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Temple donation transparency affects devotees who contribute to Ayodhya shrine funds.
- Police probe outcomes may influence trust governance reforms at major temples.
- Recovered cash figures offer a partial picture of alleged siphoning from offerings.
What's Happening
- Champat Rai told police hidden cameras exposed the alleged theft.
- Eight people connected to donation counting have been arrested.
- Rai resigned as trust general secretary amid the embezzlement investigation.
Investigation Context
- The controversy began after embezzlement allegations in early June 2026.
- A Uttar Pradesh SIT found lapses in CCTV retention and key custody.
- Police have recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh from six accused so far.
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