The Times of India

Ayodhya Ram Temple donation probe: Rs 77 lakh cash trail emerges; Avinash Shukla tops recovery list with Rs 20.39 lakh

The investigation into the Ayodhya temple donation scandal is deepening, with recent searches uncovering cash, gold, and a QR-coded donation box. Authorities have traced over Rs 77 lakh in cash linked to various suspects. The inquiry is now examining around 400 private security personnel. This controversy erupted over claims of mismanaged donations, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe and an FIR against eight individuals, who are currently in judicial custody.