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Ram Temple donation theft accused planned heist over calls, fixed roles before duty, say sources

India TV News

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July 13, 2026

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Ram Temple donation theft accused planned heist over calls, fixed roles before duty, say sources

The investigation into the alleged donation theft at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya continues to gather pace, with fresh disclosures emerging during the interrogation of the arrested accused. While the Opposition has continued to target the government over the incident, the Ayodhya Police and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) are pressing ahead with their probe. According to sources, the questioning of the accused has revealed details about how the alleged thefts were planned and executed in an organised manner. Investigators are now examining these claims alongside CCTV footage and other evidence collected during the investigation.

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India Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

It's a Rs 20,000-crore scam, big names involved: SP leader on Ram Mandir donations

It's a Rs 20,000-crore scam, big names involved: SP leader on Ram Mandir donations

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

SBI wanted to replace Ram Temple cash-counting staff months before donation theft emerged: Sources

Before the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya came to light, the State Bank of India (SBI) had reportedly raised concerns over the cash-counting staff and recommended their replacement, according to sources.The sources claimed that around three months ago, the bank suspected possible irregularities in the handling of donations collected from the temple's donation boxes. It is learnt that SBI advised that the staff assigned to the cash-counting unit should be removed.

OneIndia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Champat Rai Questioned In Ram Temple Donation Theft Case; Nearly 140 People To Be Examined

In the ongoing investigation in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case, with the police recording the statement of ex Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai. Police sources said Champat Rai has already appeared before investigators and

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

वन अधिकृत यादव घुससहित पक्राउ

काठमाडौँ। सब डिभिजन वन कार्यालय बन्दीपुर कार्यालयका प्रमुख रामकेवल राय यादवलाई घुस लिएको अभियोगमा पक्राउ गरिएको छ। उनलाई सेवाग्राहीसँग नगद १२ हजार रुपैयाँ घुस लिएको अवस्थामा नियन्त्रणमा लिएको आयोगका प्रवक्ता सुरेश न्यौपानेले जानकारी दिए। विशेष सूचना तथा उजुरीको आधारमा अख्तियार दुरुपयोग अनुसन्धान आयोग कार्यालय, बर्दिवासबाट खटिएको टोलीले वन अधिकृत यादवलाई सेवाग्राहीसँग घुस लिइसकेको अवस्थामा नियन्त्रणमा []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ram temple row: Agency denies role, blames SBI

Ram temple row: Agency denies role, blames SBI

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

PARLIMEN: Kerajaan teliti tubuh RCI isu Azam Baki, dakwaan mafia korporat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan tidak menolak kemungkinan menubuhkan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) bagi menyiasat dakwaan berkaitan pemilikan saham bekas Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM, Tan Sri Azam Baki yang melebihi had pegawai awam serta dakwaan wujudnya mafia korporat dalam SPRM . Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata, ketika ini ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Kerajaan teliti tubuh RCI isu Azam Baki, dakwaan mafia korporat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Ram Temple donation theft accused planned heist over calls, fixed roles before duty, say sources": India Today — It's a Rs 20,000-crore scam, big names involved: SP leader on Ram Mandir donations. India TV News — SBI wanted to replace Ram Temple cash-counting staff months before donation theft emerged: Sources. OneIndia — Champat Rai Questioned In Ram Temple Donation Theft Case; Nearly 140 People To Be Examined. Nepal News — वन अधिकृत यादव घुससहित पक्राउ. The Economic Times — Ram temple row: Agency denies role, blames SBI . Utusan Malaysia — PARLIMEN: Kerajaan teliti tubuh RCI isu Azam Baki, dakwaan mafia korporat