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Ram temple treasurer denies role in counting amid theft row
India Today··6 Jul
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri on July 5, 2026, said he had no role in daily donation collection or counting at Ayodhya amid the embezzlement probe. He lives in Pune and visits Ayodhya on the last four to five days of each month. Giri sought an impartial investigation before a key trust meeting.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Devotees' temple donations face scrutiny over alleged daily siphoning.
- Trust governance reforms may follow the emergency meeting.
- Treasurer accountability affects confidence in religious institution finances.
What's Happening
- Govind Dev Giri denied role in donation counting on July 5.
- He sought impartial investigation and stronger safeguards.
- A key trust meeting was scheduled after his statement.
Investigation Context
- Eight accused have been arrested in the SIT probe.
- Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned on June 27.
- SIT estimates Rs 6-8 lakh was stolen daily from donations.
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