Eight Accused of Systematic Theft from Ram Temple Donations

Eight people were remanded to judicial custody on June 26 for allegedly stealing donations given to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, which reopened in January 2024. Prosecutors say the accused systematically misappropriated funds from devotees across India and abroad—cash, digital transfers, and offerings. The case tests how the government-controlled trust managing the temple can secure donation flows, a governance challenge distinct from physical asset theft.