Ram Temple donation probe deepens as police seize key files from main accused
In a significant development in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, police have recovered a file containing what sources described as key documents related
In a significant development in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, police have recovered a file containing what sources described as key documents related to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust during the custodial interrogation of the main accused, Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav. According to sources, the recovery was made after Yadav allegedly led investigators to the location where the file was kept. The documents reportedly include details related to land purchases for the temple complex, compensation records and other sensitive papers linked to Trust activities. Read Full Story Yadav and his nephew Manish were taken on police remand for questioning in connection with the case. During searches at their premises, police also recovered a car and an expensive motorcycle, sources said. Investigators are examining how the documents came into Yadav's possession, as sources claimed that several of the recovered records were outside his official responsibilities. They alleged that despite not holding any formal position in the Trust, Yadav exercised considerable influence due to his proximity to senior functionaries. Police are also probing allegations that Yadav had a role in deciding the deployment of personnel involved in counting donations, which investigators suspect may have helped facilitate the alleged diversion of funds. PROBE INTO FIRM LINKED TO YADAV As part of the financial investigation, police have sought records of a firm registered in the name of Yadav's wife — Saundarya Construction and Supplier.
Officials are expected to examine the firm's turnover, GST filings, bank accounts and other financial records to trace the source and movement of funds. Sources said investigators are also examining whether any allegedly diverted money was routed through the firm to make it appear legitimate. However, police have not made any official statement confirming these allegations. After the completion of their police remand, Yadav and his nephew were sent back to the district jail. The investigation into the alleged theft of donations and related financial transactions is underway. AYODHYA LEADERS MEET CHAMPAT RAI Amid the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the case, five MLAs from Ayodhya district, along with the city's mayor, met former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, on Saturday evening. The meeting took place at the Teerth Kshetra Bhawan and comes amid a series of visits by political and religious leaders expressing support for Rai during the investigation. Those who met Rai included Ayodhya city MLA Ved Prakash Gupta, Rudauli MLA Ramchandra Yadav, Milkipur MLA Chandrabhanu Paswan, Bikapur MLA Dr Amit Singh Chauhan, Gosaiganj MLA Abhay Singh and Mayor Mahant Girishpati Tripathi. After the meeting, the representatives said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was conducting the probe and that no conclusions should be drawn before the investigation is completed. They said anyone found guilty would face action and added that the truth would emerge after the SIT submits its final report.
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