Ram Mandir Donation Case: Lucknow HC To Hear Plea For Independent Probe Today, SIT Investigation Continues
Ram Mandir Donation Case: Lucknow HC To Hear Plea For Independent Probe Today, SIT Investigation Continues Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 07:22 IST
Ram Mandir Donation Case: Lucknow HC To Hear Plea For Independent Probe Today, SIT Investigation Continues Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 07:22 IST A three-member SIT is already examining the allegations. The team may resume questioning witnesses and stakeholders on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation. Ayodhya Ram Mandir | File Image The controversy surrounding donations made at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has taken a legal turn, with a hearing scheduled before the Lucknow bench of the High Court on a petition seeking an independent investigation into alleged embezzlement and financial irregularities involving devotees’ offerings. The case centres on allegations that cash and valuables donated to the temple may have been misappropriated. Questions have been raised over the handling of 70 kg of silver, 1,250 kg of gold, Rs 200 crore in cash and other donated items, including offerings linked to Lord Ram’s idol and sacred padukas. High Court hearing today The petition before the High Court seeks an independent probe into the alleged misuse of donation money and valuables offered by devotees at the Ram Mandir. The controversy has now moved beyond political debate and entered the legal arena, with the court hearing expected to play a key role in determining the next course of action.
SIT continues investigation A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) is already examining the allegations. The team may resume questioning witnesses and stakeholders on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation. The Uttar Pradesh government constituted the SIT on June 13 following a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to investigate the allegations. According to an official statement, the SIT has already submitted its preliminary report to the Home Department. Vijay Vishwas Pant, Commissioner of the Lucknow Division and a key member of the SIT, along with two other members, submitted the report to Sanjay Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Uttar Pradesh. Pant clarified that the report submitted so far is only preliminary. Final report in 15 days Speaking to News18 India, Vijay Vishwas Pant said the investigation was continuing and that a final report would be submitted to the government within 15 days. “The investigation will continue. We will submit the final report to the government within 15 days. If more facts emerge, we will seek additional time from the government. This is a confidential investigation report," he said. Pant said the SIT, constituted by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the request of the temple trust, was examining all aspects of the matter and conducting a comprehensive investigation.
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