Ram temple row: SIT set up to probe alleged embezzlement of donations, U.P. government tells Supreme Court
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court about the formation of a four-member Special Investigating Team (SIT) to probe alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Supreme Court has directed the inclusion of a forensic auditor in the SIT and requested a status report within two weeks, emphasizing a fair and impartial investigation.
Why it matters
This development addresses concerns about financial transparency in a highly significant religious and political project in India, potentially impacting public trust and the accountability of religious institutions and government oversight.
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) was informed by the Uttar Pradesh government that it has set up a four-member special investigating team (SIT) headed by IGP Kiran S to probe the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The top court asked the State government to include a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the SIT, which will submit its first status report within two weeks.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State government, that the SIT was formed through a notification issued on July 25 following the apex court’s suggestion.
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