Ayodhya/Bhopal: 2 July 2026
The investigation into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft has intensified after CCTV footage reportedly showed five key accused removing and concealing bundles of cash from the temple’s donation counting area. The footage is being treated as a crucial piece of evidence by investigators probing the alleged embezzlement of devotees’ donations.
According to the police investigation, the accused allegedly exploited CCTV blind spots and hid cash bundles inside washrooms before smuggling the money out in small amounts over time. Investigators believe the thefts continued for several months before the alleged irregularities came to light.
Officials have stated that the accused had reportedly studied the positioning of surveillance cameras, staff movements and entry-exit routes to avoid detection. The probe has also highlighted a major security lapse, as CCTV recordings were reportedly overwritten every 45 days, creating a surveillance gap that may have prevented earlier detection of the alleged thefts.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has registered cases against multiple individuals involved in the cash counting process and continues to examine the role of each accused. Authorities have recovered a substantial amount of cash during the investigation, while further questioning and forensic analysis of the CCTV footage are underway
