Ayodhya police record Champat Rai’s statement in Ram temple donation embezzlement probe
Ayodhya police have recorded the statement of Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, regarding an ongoing investigation into alleged donation embezzlement. The probe follows public controversy and allegations of delayed reporting of the theft by trust officials.
Why it matters
The investigation involves a high-profile religious trust and significant public funds, making it a sensitive issue with potential political and legal ramifications in India.
Ayodhya police have recorded the statement of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai as part of the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple , days after he offered to resign taking "moral responsibility" for the controversy, officials said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
The article reports on police actions and public allegations without taking a definitive stance on the guilt or innocence of the parties involved.
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