Ram Temple Donation Funds Used for Money Lending? Shocking Probe Revelations

The investigation into the alleged misuse of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has taken a new turn, with investigators claiming that a portion of the stolen donation money was invested in the stock market and also used for private lending. According to officials, some of the accused admitted during questioning that they had diverted part of the funds into investments and interest based lending.

As part of the probe, police searched the residence of accused Anukalp Mishra and earlier conducted raids at the homes of Lavkush Mishra and Karunesh Pandey. Authorities have frozen 30 bank accounts linked to the relatives of the three accused. During the searches, officials reportedly seized cash, gold ornaments, and a car. However, the exact amount of cash recovered and the locations of the seizures have not been disclosed.

Investigators also suspect that the accused transferred money through the bank accounts of relatives and close associates to conceal financial transactions. Documents related to the purchase of one acre of land in Anukalp Mishra's name were also recovered. Following allegations of irregularities in the counting of temple donations, the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT). So far, eight people have been arrested, and the investigation is continuing.