Ram Mandir donation theft case: Trust President Nritya Gopal Das calls for strictest punishment for accused

Published 6 July 2026 · politics

President of Ram Temple trust Nritya Gopal Das on Monday called for strictest punishment for those responsible for the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at

President of Ram Temple trust Nritya Gopal Das on Monday called for strictest punishment for those responsible for the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at Ram Mandir. He added that the matter was one of deep faith for millions of Hindus and appealed to people not to politicise the issue or use it for personal gain. “I am deeply saddened by the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at the temple of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar. Whoever has committed this sinful act should be awarded the strictest punishment,” Das said. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What was the allegation against the Ram Mandir Trust regarding donations? ⌵ The Ram Mandir Trust is facing allegations of embezzlement related to devotees' donations, with claims of theft from the temple's donation boxes. 2 Why are political parties involved in the Ram Mandir donation theft controversy? ⌵ Political parties are involved due to the potential exploitation of the issue as a means of gaining political mileage, with opposition parties demanding an investigation into the irregularities. 3 How is the Ram Mandir Trust responding to the theft allegations? ⌵ The Ram Mandir Trust, led by President Nritya Gopal Das, is condemning the theft and calling for strict punishment for those responsible, while also urging people not to politicize the issue.

4 What actions are being taken to investigate the alleged donation theft at Ram Mandir? ⌵ The Uttar Pradesh government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the theft allegations and has granted the SIT an extension to broaden its inquiry. 5 Should devotees be concerned about the management of donations at Ram Mandir? ⌵ Devotees may be concerned due to the alleged theft of their offerings, prompting calls for improved transparency and accountability in the temple's donation management. “I have complete faith in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that every person involved in this wrongdoing, in any manner whatsoever, will be brought to justice and punished in accordance with the law. This is a matter of faith for millions of Hindus. I humbly request that no one should politicize this issue or exploit it for personal gain,” he mentioned. Trust meeting: Who all are expected to attend? The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to convene a meeting at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya at 3 pm, against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement of temple donations.