Ram Mandir donations row: Lawyers' body demands FIR against Champat Rai, Anil Mishra
The Faizabad Bar Association is demanding a formal police investigation into former officials of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged donation embezzlement. Lawyers have threatened further agitation if an FIR is not registered against the accused.
Why it matters
The case involves the management of a highly significant religious site in India, raising questions about financial transparency and institutional accountability.
The Faizabad Bar Association on Saturday (August 22, 2026) warned of further agitation if a First Information Report (FIR) is not registered against former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai , former trustee Anil Mishra and temple official Gopal Rao in connection with alleged irregularities in handling of donations at the Ram Mandir.
At a general body meeting presided over by association president Kalika Prasad Mishra, lawyers alleged that the government and administration are protecting the three and giving them a clean chit. A delegation subsequently met Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover and demanded urgent action in the matter.
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