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A special investigation team has been formed to investigate the alleged irregularities in the offerings and donations in the grand Lord Shri Ramlala temple located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.SIT) has come into action mode. The three-member SIT team formed on the strict instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday (15 June 2026) directly reached Ram Janmabhoomi complex in connection with the investigation.
This team of SIT today i.e. 16 June 2026 Ko will also continue to thoroughly investigate the case of alleged embezzlement related to temple donation boxes. On Monday, SIT officials entered the premises through Gate No. 11 and conducted a marathon investigation till 11:00 pm (about eight hours). After this, the investigation committee stayed overnight at Saryu Guest House in Ayodhya. This high-profile case has created a huge stir from the politics of Uttar Pradesh to social media.
3-member high-level SIT formed on the orders of CM Yogi; Accusation of tarnishing the image
Those who take charge of the management of Ram temple Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust This special investigation team was formed on Saturday after the written request of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the strong stance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Trust says that this impartial investigation was extremely necessary to stop misleading information, put an end to the rumors spreading on social media and bring the truth in front of the country. The Trust alleged that systematic efforts are being made by some anti-social and political elements to tarnish the sacred image of Ram Temple at the global level.
This high-level SIT includes three top and honest officials of the Uttar Pradesh government:
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Vijay Vishwas Pant: Divisional Commissioner of Lucknow Division
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Kiran S: Inspector General of Police (IG)
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Neel Ratan: Special Secretary, Finance Department
8 hour marathon investigation: Tough questions and answers to 43 people, CCTV scanned
During the eight-hour long investigation that took place inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex on Monday, several stringent and major administrative steps were taken:
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Questioning of officials and bank employees: SIT conducted different stages and several rounds of interrogation. Statements of a total of 43 people were recorded. Apart from those officials of the Trust, State Bank of India (SBI) were also included, who are regularly involved in the process of cash counting of donations.
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Presence of key officials: At the time of investigation, Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, specially invited member Gopal Rao and the District Magistrate (DM) of Ayodhya himself were present on the spot as an ex-officio member.
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Physical Verification and Digital Forensics: All the major and huge donation boxes kept in the premises were physically examined closely. Additionally, over the past several weeks CCTV footageAudit logs and receipt documents of donation amount deposited in banks were matched (verified).
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Calling officials at midnight: Seeing the seriousness of the matter late at night, the station in-charge (SHO) of Ram Janmabhoomi police station and the circle officer (CO) of Ayodhya were also summoned inside the premises. However, police officials have clarified that no one has been detained or sent to jail yet, as the Ram Mandir Trust has not yet filed any formal criminal complaint (FIR).
“In future, there will be impartial investigation on both reform and criminal aspects” – Nripendra Mishra
Statement from the Chairman of the Construction Committee: Chairman of Ram Temple Construction Committee Nripendra Mishra While talking to the media on Monday, he made it clear that any kind of laxity or negligence will not be tolerated in the SIT investigation. He said, “There are two main aspects of this investigation – the first is criminal (punishment of any irregularities if any) and the second is related to future reforms (strengthening the technical system). Only when there is transparent work on both these aspects, we will be able to further strengthen the trust of crores of devotees in the country and abroad.”
Speaking on the donations of devotees, Nripendra Mishra mentioned the importance of Sanatan Dharma and said, “It is said in our Sanatan Dharma that donate and forget it. Devotees come with unwavering devotion towards God and donate voluntarily, there is no barter for it.” He completely rejected the rumors which were claiming that a senior official from Delhi (Central Government) was being called for this investigation. He said that this is entirely a matter for the state government and the district administration and it is they who will ‘navigate the boat’.
Opposition parties became attackers; Congress put up the banner of ‘hell’
this whole controversy is over 7 June Was enraged when the National President of Samajwadi Party (SP) Akhilesh Yadav had made a serious political allegation that worrying reports were emerging about the disappearance of crores of rupees received as offerings in the Ram temple, following which he had urged the court to take suo motu cognizance of the matter. Then Trust General Secretary Champat Rai had said that the internal audit is going on and initially no facts of embezzlement have come to light.
Now Uttar Pradesh Youth Congress has also become a complete attacker in this matter. Youth Congress state officer Sharad Shukla has put up a very aggressive and controversial banner on the streets of Ayodhya. In this banner, while mentioning a verse from Skanda Purana, it has been written that- “Whoever will attempt to steal the property or money of Ram temple will have to rot in hell as a worm for 60,000 years, Lord Ram Lalla himself will judge it.” However, the SIT is going to submit its detailed and confidential investigation report to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) soon, only after which the real difference between milk and water will be clear.