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105 Theft Instances Caught on CCTV: What SIR Probe in Ram Mandir Donation Row Uncovers

CCTV and digital records showed 105 instances of unauthorized currency removal or concealment, and investigators have identified eight accused persons.

  • On Tuesday, the Special Investigation Team filed its latest status report with the Supreme Court regarding alleged irregularities in donations at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, aiming to file a chargesheet by September 25.
  • CCTV footage from the counting room has revealed 105 instances of unauthorised currency removal or concealment, prompting investigators to identify eight accused individuals involved in the misappropriation process.
  • Investigators recorded statements from 173 witnesses, including banking and security personnel, while the SIT verified 803 valuable articles and identified 86 items lacking proper receipts.
  • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the SIT will file a chargesheet by September 25 to meet the 90-day deadline and prevent the accused from obtaining bail.
  • The Supreme Court scheduled the next hearing for November 2, clarifying that the SIT remains accountable directly to the court rather than the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case has provided important information to the Supreme Court. According to the SIT, CCTV footage revealed 105 incidents of unauthorized removal or concealment of funds from the donation counting room.

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The Free Press Journal broke the news in Mumbai, India on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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