The 20-page report of the SIT in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case mentions 70 alleged theft incidents, 8 arrested accused, recovery of Rs 79.85 lakh and claims of negligence in SOP. The case has intensified debate at political and religious levels.
Ram Mandir Donation Theft: The alleged theft of donation money offered at the feet of Ram Lalla in the grand Ram temple of Ayodhya has created such an earthquake in the political and religious circles of the country, the echo of which is now being heard from Lucknow to Delhi. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Uttar Pradesh has submitted its highly confidential and sensational 20-page report in this case. As soon as this report came out, many such secrets have come to light, which have not only put the administrative structure of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in the dock, but have also deeply hurt the faith of crores of Sanatani devotees. Below are the 10 biggest and shocking revelations hidden in that 20-page document handed over by the investigating agency:
1. Scary truth of CCTV footage: 70 incidents captured on camera
The sin was caught by the camera: When the SIT examined the CCTV footage from April 27, 2026 to June 5, 2026, the ground slipped under their feet. Not one or two, but 70 different incidents of theft were found clearly recorded in the security cameras of the temple complex.
2. Bloody game was going on for years: Network turned out to be 2-3 years old
The deep conspiracy behind the scenes: This theft did not start recently. The investigation report clearly states that this planned misappropriation of donated money and valuables was being carried out continuously and in a very vicious manner for the last 2 to 3 years.
3. Many faces in the quagmire of sin: Suspicion deepens on 70 suspects
A big organized gang: According to the SIT review, not a single person is involved in this entire black act. At present, about 70 such suspicious people have come under the scanner, who are strongly suspected to be directly connected to this network.
4. Huge breach in the security cycle: Shortcomings from counting center to management
Taking advantage of weak links: Revealing how weak the security of Ram Lalla’s treasury was, the SIT said that there were serious and suspicious security deficiencies in the entire process from the counting rooms to its final management.
5. Open violation of written rules: SOP deliberately kept in abeyance
Cheating even after signature: After the meetings held between the Trust and the Bank in September 2024 and February 2025, a strict rule i.e. SOP was prepared. This was also signed by Govind Mishra on behalf of the State Bank and Anil Mishra on behalf of the Trust, but at the time of counting, this SOP was deliberately ignored and carelessness was taken.
6. Capture of safe without permission: ‘Tinnu’ had the main keys
Open keys to the treasury: Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav, one of the main characters of this entire conspiracy, had the keys to the safe without any official permission or authority, which he used to make the cash and valuables disappear.
7. Questions raised on senior officials: Role of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra doubtful
Finger on the top command: On the basis of electronic evidence found so far and statements of witnesses, SIT has directly raised serious question marks on the administrative role of Trust General Secretaries Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, which has created a stir within the Trust.
8. Insiders revealed secrets: ‘Subhash’ network broken during interrogation
Murderers broken during tough interrogation: During police remand, main conspirators Subhash Srivastava and Tinnu Yadav have made big revelations during interrogation. Subhash was the one who connected outsiders to this network and entrusted them with important and sensitive responsibilities like counting donations.
9. White collar and bankers on radar: Sword hanging over many big names
More arrests will be made soon: After the confession of the accused, names of many bank officials and government employees have also come out. SIT has considered this entire case as an ‘organized crime’, under which many big government employees are sure to be punished in the coming days.
10. 8 accused behind bars: Cash worth Rs 80 lakh recovered so far
Suspects in jail till June 29: All the 8 suspects named in this case – Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Luv Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Tinnu Yadav – have been arrested and sent to judicial custody till June 29. The investigators have so far recovered cash worth Rs 79.85 lakh from them.
‘Lanka scandal’ staged in political circles: Politics being pierced with sharp arrows
After this mega-revelation, rumors of Champat Rai’s resignation are in full swing, although Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has not yet taken any clear stand on this. On the other hand, the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath has taken a very tough stand and vowed that no culprit who plays with the faith of the people will be spared.
Meanwhile, opposition parties have attacked the government on this issue. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has called for a social boycott of the alleged donation thieves, terming it a “religious war”. At the same time, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said in a very sharp taunt that “BJP’s Lankan scandal has now started directly from Ayodhya itself.” Congress has also raised a strong demand for an impartial investigation into this entire matter under the supervision of the Supreme Court and immediate dissolution of the present temple trust, which has further deepened the suspense of this entire matter on the political stage.