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Ram Mandir bank deposits jump after theft allegations emerge
Deccan Herald··5 Jul
Daily cash deposits at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir rose to Rs 24-26 lakh after embezzlement allegations surfaced, up from Rs 16-18 lakh previously, Deccan Herald reported on July 4. A Special Investigation Team estimates Rs 6-8 lakh may have been siphoned daily. Eight people linked to donation counting face theft and criminal breach of trust charges under the BNS.
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What It Means For You
- Daily bank deposits rose to Rs 24-26 lakh after the theft expose, up from Rs 16-18 lakh earlier.
- An SIT estimates Rs 6-8 lakh may have been siphoned daily from Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust offerings.
- Eight accused linked to cash counting remain in judicial custody as a five-year re-audit is considered.
What's Happening
- Ayodhya Ram Mandir daily cash deposits surged after allegations of embezzlement from donation boxes surfaced.
- Bank officials told the SIT averages rose once the case became public in late June 2026.
- Police recovered roughly Rs 80 lakh from eight accused responsible for counting cash and valuables.
Deposits After the Probe
- State Bank of India supervises counting by an 11-member bank team and three trust members.
- The SIT summoned trust audit reports and may re-audit construction spending and donated gold and silver.
- Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra gave statements to investigators on July 4.
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