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State SIT hands Ayodhya donation theft report to Trust
The Hindu··18 Aug
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department on 17 August handed the first SIT's final report on alleged Ram temple donation theft to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The panel, headed by Lucknow commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, was set up on 13 June. People familiar with the report said it does not name Champat Rai or Anil Mishra.
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What It Means For You
- If you donated at the Ayodhya temple, the state SIT's final report is now with the Trust for further action.
- Anyone following named accused can note eight people listed in the 25 June FIR have been arrested and remain in jail.
- If you are tracking Trust office-bearers, the report as described does not name Champat Rai or Anil Mishra.
What's Happening
- On 17 August 2026, the Home Department forwarded the first SIT's final report to the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.
- The panel was formed on 13 June, before the Supreme Court set up a separate investigation.
- People familiar with the document said it does not name Rai or Mishra.
What The June Preliminary Report Had Recorded
- Investigators flagged about 70 counting-room thefts between 27 April and 5 June 2026 and gaps in frisking agreed with the State Bank of India.
- Trust member Krishnamohan filed the complaint that became the 25 June FIR.
- The second SIT, constituted under Supreme Court supervision, is still investigating.
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