Ayodhya Ram Mandir Offering Theft Case: Eight Individuals Detained, Investigation Underway
In a significant development concerning the theft of offerings and donations from the grand Ram Mandir under construction in Ayodhya, police have detained eight individuals.
This incident comes to light at a time when the temple has been witnessing massive crowds of devotees and record-level donations since its inauguration.
The police are currently conducting intensive interrogations of those detained to uncover the entire network behind the theft and identify any other individuals involved.Photo: 112 Uttar Pradesh / PexelsAccording to information, the theft case emerged when certain discrepancies were found during an internal audit and review of CCTV footage by the temple management committee.
Initial investigations revealed shortcomings in the counting of offerings and security arrangements, following which the police were informed.
The police took immediate action, monitoring several suspects and gathering evidence.Police sources indicated that the eight individuals detained were employed in various roles within or around the temple complex, which could include security personnel, cleaning staff, and other support staff.