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Ram Temple Donation Theft Exposed: Note Counter Reveals 3-5 Person Group's Modus Operandi.
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News18•27-09-2026, 20:41
Ram Temple Donation Theft Exposed: Note Counter Reveals 3-5 Person Group's Modus Operandi.
- •The alleged method of stealing offerings during fund counting at Ram Temple has been revealed.
- •Madan Gopal Nigam claims he saw Avinash Shukla putting a bundle of notes in his waist.
- •Following the information, notes were allegedly recovered from the bathroom during a search.
- •A group of 3-5 people was formed for theft, obstructing CCTV views while stealing.
- •A video of the incident reached senior officials, including Champat Rai, through various channels.
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According to counting staff member Madan Gopal Nigam, groups of three to five individuals allegedly executed the thefts by having some members engage nearby employees in conversation while others obstructed CCTV camera views. Notes were then hidden in places like the bathroom.
Police interrogation revealed that the stolen money from the Ram Temple donations was allegedly funneled directly into the stock market, land deals, and money-lending businesses.
The Uttar Pradesh government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case, and the Supreme Court directed the SIT to submit a status report and details of its composition.
