NEW DELHI: The special investigation team probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was granted a 15-day extension on Wednesday to expand the scope of the investigation and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into all aspects of the case.The SIT will continue its investigation with the aim of taking the case to its logical conclusion through a fair and comprehensive probe.This comes after a local court in Ayodhya remanded all the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation case to 14-day judicial custody. The court’s decision follows a high-intensity investigation by the Uttar Pradesh police into reports of financial irregularities and the misappropriation of funds and offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.Earlier on Friday, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai and member trustee Anil Mishra resigned, taking moral responsibility for the incident.Following this, Rai’s statement was recorded by the police as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of temple donations, sources said on Monday.Champat Rai has been questioned; statements from other senior Trust office-bearers, including Anil Mishra, will be recorded later if required during the investigation.On Sunday, the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations intensified as a police team reached the residence of Avinash Shukla, one of the accused in Ayodhya.Earlier, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust), in an official press statement, said, “We are shocked, hurt, and deeply saddened by the incidents reported over the past few days regarding the Shri Ram Mandir (Ayodhya). We are committed to ensuring a fair investigation and reassuring the devotees.”The Trust also announced that it had received the resignations of Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust), and trustee Anil Mishra.The development came after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered on June 25 in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBilawal Bhutto Accuses India Of ‘Weaponising’ Water Amid Indus Waters Treaty RowDelhi May Soon Get Its Own London Eye As DDA Revives Giant Observation Wheel ProjectWhy Nayara Reduced Fuel Prices But PSU Oil Companies Didn’t?Dhaka Threatens Action Against Media Airing Sheikh Hasina’s Statements After Return ClaimSpecialised ‘Baaz Battalions’ to Strengthen Border Monitoring, ISR and Battlefield Awareness’Break Silos, Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet With Union SecretariesMumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured’Kashmir Is Not Part Of Pakistan’: PoJK Protesters Warn IslamabadAfter Converting To Islam For Love, UP’s Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch’This Is Bigger Than Dharmendra Pradhan’: Students Demand Reforms Not ‘Political Damage Control’123Photostories7 Indian foods that have survived for over 500 yearsLove quote of the day by Alia Bhatt: ‘I’d like every girl to love herself more than anyone else’Obesity rates have tripled since 1975: Nutritionist says your “healthy” snacks might be part of the problemPriyanka Chopra’s protein and fiber-rich Summer Salad is good for gut and bones; detailed recipe insideWorking out as an older adult: Study finds ‘only one workout’ that sheds fat without losing muscleJuly gardening in Australia: The best flowers, vegetables and fruit trees to plant this monthHighest-protein Indian dals ranked from best to leastWhat would you do? My colleague constantly asks about my personal life; 5 women share how they reactedFrom Naomi Osaka to Maria Sharapova: Five times Tennis stars paid homage to pop culture with their on-court fits7 countries where children walk to school alone and why parents trust them123Hot PicksLPG gas priceCBSE best marks ruleCBSE Class 12 supplementary exam 202Ram Temple donation theftMumbai RainsNew visa ruleZohran MamdaniNayara petrol priceAP EAPCET Result 2026Top TrendingNayara energy petrol priceLPG priceKetan Agarwal Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovMK StalinJosh Hokit
NEW DELHI: The special investigation team probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was granted a 15-day extension on Wednesday to expand the scope of the investigation and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into all aspects of the case.The SIT will continue its investigation with the aim of taking the case to its logical conclusion through a fair and comprehensive probe.This comes after a local court in Ayodhya remanded all the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation case to 14-day judicial custody. The court’s decision follows a high-intensity investigation by the Uttar Pradesh police into reports of financial irregularities and the misappropriation of funds and offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.Earlier on Friday, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai and member trustee Anil Mishra resigned, taking moral responsibility for the incident.Following this, Rai’s statement was recorded by the police as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of temple donations, sources said on Monday.Champat Rai has been questioned; statements from other senior Trust office-bearers, including Anil Mishra, will be recorded later if required during the investigation.On Sunday, the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations intensified as a police team reached the residence of Avinash Shukla, one of the accused in Ayodhya.Earlier, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust), in an official press statement, said, “We are shocked, hurt, and deeply saddened by the incidents reported over the past few days regarding the Shri Ram Mandir (Ayodhya). We are committed to ensuring a fair investigation and reassuring the devotees.”The Trust also announced that it had received the resignations of Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust), and trustee Anil Mishra.The development came after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered on June 25 in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
