Ram temple donation row: FIR lodged over ‘embezzlement of donations’
An FIR has been filed against eight individuals following allegations of embezzlement and fraud regarding donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The investigation follows a preliminary probe by a Special Investigation Team and involves high-profile political commentary.
Why it matters
The case involves significant public funds and high-stakes political sensitivity regarding a major religious site in India.
An First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Ram Janmabhoomi police station in Ayodhya on Thursday (June 25, 2026) based on a complaint from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust against eight individuals on charges of embezzlement, fraud, criminal conspiracy and breach of trust in the matter of missing donations in Ram Temple trust.
The article reports on legal proceedings and includes statements from multiple political perspectives.
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