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Ram Mandir funds row: Theft peaked during Maha Kumbh, warnings landed on deaf ears, reveals probe

An organized insider operation is suspected in the alleged theft of donations for the Ram temple, with an employee ident

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Sun, 05 July 2026 at 03:00 pm
Ram Mandir funds row: Theft peaked during Maha Kumbh, warnings landed on deaf ears, reveals probe

An organized insider operation is suspected in the alleged theft of donations for the Ram temple, with an employee identified as a central figure. Investigators are examining evidence suggesting daily cash siphoning and suspicious behavior captured on CCTV. The probe also scrutinizes the handling of precious metal donations, with significant cash recoveries reported from several accused.

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