An investigation into the alleged donation theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has exposed significant administrative lapses and led to the arrest of multiple individuals. A Special Investigation Team is probing the systematic theft of cash from donation boxes, which reportedly involved exploiting security blind spots. The controversy has prompted the resignation of top temple trust officials on ethical grounds and triggered a massive political row between the ruling party and the opposition. The investigation has now widened beyond the initial theft to audit massive trust expenditures, including funds spent on consecration ceremonies, and an alleged VIP darshan scam. The preliminary findings highlight a complete breakdown of security protocols inside the counting rooms. Furthermore, the controversy has sparked a broader national debate on the management of religious institutions, as similar allegations of donation theft and missing valuables have recently surfaced at other prominent shrines, including Badrinath Dham and the Sabarimala temple, raising serious concerns about accountability and transparency.
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