Farmhouse, Scorpio, Rs 65 Lakh House: Police Trace Accused’s Money Trail In Ram Temple Donation Theft Case

Published 29 June 2026 · india

Farmhouse, Scorpio, Rs 65 Lakh House: Police Trace Accused’s Money Trail In Ram Temple Donation Theft Case Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 11:00

Farmhouse, Scorpio, Rs 65 Lakh House: Police Trace Accused’s Money Trail In Ram Temple Donation Theft Case Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 11:00 IST The eight people arrested in the case are Ram Shankar Yadav, Manish Yadav, Subhash Srivastava, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Avinash Shukla, Karunesh Pandey, Ramashankar Mishra. Image credit: PTI Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft: The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations has expanded, with police now examining the assets and financial transactions of Anukalp Mishra, who investigators suspect was one of the key conspirators in the alleged theft of devotees’ offerings. Officials are trying to establish whether Anukalp’s reported rise in wealth and recent purchases were funded through the alleged diversion of temple donations. The financial probe is aimed at tracing the suspected money trail linked to the accused. According to police sources, Anukalp was part of the outsourced team responsible for counting cash donations at the temple and allegedly played a central role in the conspiracy. Farmhouse, house and SUV being verified Investigators have also alleged that Anukalp arranged for his brother-in-law, Lavkush Mishra, to join the same cash-counting team through the outsourcing agency.

Both are among the eight people arrested so far in the case. As part of the investigation, police visited Anukalp’s native Basawa village in Ayodhya district. Officials found that his house appeared significantly more lavish than neighbouring properties. Residents told investigators that the family’s financial condition had improved considerably over the past few years. Police are verifying claims that Anukalp recently built a farmhouse on the outskirts of the village and purchased a house in Ayodhya last year, reportedly worth around Rs 65 lakh. Investigators are also examining claims that he was in the process of purchasing a Mahindra Scorpio SUV. The probe has also focused on a seven-day religious programme allegedly organised by Anukalp in his village on April 30. Police are verifying the expenditure on the event and the source of the funds used after several prominent personalities, including senior figures associated with the Ram Temple establishment and local public representatives, attended the programme. Financial records under scrutiny Investigators are carrying out a similar financial examination of Lavkush Mishra, who allegedly joined the temple donation counting team on Anukalp’s recommendation. Police are verifying claims that Lavkush recently purchased a motorcycle worth more than Rs 1 lakh despite reportedly living in rented accommodation.