Ram Temple Donation Case: Several bank officials under scanner

The Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a new turn, with several bank officials likely to come under investigation over alleged involvement in the misappropriation of temple offerings. The FIR names eight accused, including a temple attendant, former bank staff and individuals involved in cash counting operations.

The arrested accused — Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ramashankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu — are currently being questioned and will be produced before the court.

During interrogation, Tinnu and Subhash allegedly revealed details about the suspected modus operandi and the involvement of more people. Sources claimed that several government bank officials, who were responsible for counting cash and offerings, are being examined for their alleged role in facilitating the misappropriation.

According to investigators, Subhash Srivastava, a former banking staff member, allegedly monitored cash-counting activities, while Tinnu Yadav, a former driver linked to the Temple Trust’s general secretary Champat Rai, allegedly played a key role in the operation.

The probe suggests that the alleged racket had been operating for 2–3 years. Sources said the stolen cash was allegedly stored inside the temple premises, later moved out during the night, and diverted through different channels. Further investigation into the alleged network is underway.