SIT chargesheet in Ram Temple donation theft case names eight accused
Uttar Pradesh Police have filed an extensive chargesheet in the Ram Temple embezzlement case in Ayodhya, naming eight accused in connection with the theft of donations. The document details the investigation's findings, while local advocates protested the filing, demanding a prior hearing on their objections.
Why it matters
This case involves significant public interest and religious sentiment surrounding the Ram Temple, and the legal proceedings will determine accountability for alleged corruption related to public donations.
Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) filed the chargesheet in the Ram Temple embezzlement case in Ayodhya before a local court. Eight accused are named in the document which details the sequence of events and findings from an investigation into the theft of cash and donations, sources said.
“Today marks roughly 90 days in the temple embezzlement case. The charge sheet was presented before the court by the investigating officer. The charge sheet pertains to Sections 316(5), 372, 375, 162, 131A, 132 of the Prevention of Corruption Act,” said Kul Shekhar Singh of the Legal Aid Defense Council, who is representing the accused in the case.
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