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Ayodhya police seek custody of three more in embezzlement case
The Hindu··7 Jul
Ayodhya police will seek custody of Karunesh Pandey, Anukalp Mishra and Lav Kush Mishra in the Ram temple donation embezzlement case, officials said on July 7, 2026. A Special Investigation Team found about 70 instances of CCTV camera theft between April 27 and June 5. Accused allegedly hid cash in clothes and shoes during the probe.
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What It Means For You
- Temple donors may question transparency of donation handling systems.
- Religious institutions face pressure to strengthen financial oversight.
- Devotees expect accountability when public funds are embezzled.
What's Happening
- Police will seek custody of three more accused on July 7.
- SIT found about 70 CCTV thefts between April 27 and June 5.
- Cash was hidden in clothes and shoes during investigation.
Investigation Context
- Case involves Ram temple donation embezzlement in Ayodhya.
- Multiple officials were already arrested in the probe.
- CCTV tampering suggests attempts to hide fund diversion.
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