Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case: Check the names of the 8 accused, police investigation, arrest details, and the latest updates on the case.
Ayodhya Ram Temple is one of India’s most important Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Ram. Located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, it is believed to stand at the birthplace of Lord Ram. The grand temple attracts millions of devotees and tourists every year, symbolizing faith, devotion, and India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
List of 8 Accused in the Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case
1. Karunesh Pandey
Karunesh Pandey worked as a contract employee in the temple’s donation-counting team through an outsourcing agency. His duties included opening donation boxes, sorting the cash, and counting the money. According to police, he was allegedly involved in the donation theft conspiracy. During the investigation, officials reportedly recovered more than ₹20 lakh in cash from locations connected to him.
2. Avinash Shukla
Avinash Shukla is a primary school teacher who was assigned to help reconcile cash during the temple’s donation-counting process. Police claim that searches linked to him led to the recovery of over ₹25 lakh, along with foreign currency and jewellery. Investigators say this was one of the largest recoveries made in the case.
3. Subhash Chandra Srivastava
Subhash Chandra Srivastava is a retired bank employee who supervised the donation-counting work at the temple’s Pilgrim Facility Centre. He was appointed because of his banking experience. Police allege that he failed to stop financial irregularities and may have helped facilitate the alleged misappropriation of donation funds.
4. Anukalp Mishra
Anukalp Mishra was employed through an outsourcing agency to work in the donation-counting section. Police are investigating his financial assets, including a house, a farmhouse, expensive vehicles, and other properties that are reportedly beyond his known income. Around ₹18.6 lakh in cash was allegedly recovered during searches related to him. Investigators are also examining his reported connections with other accused persons.
5. Manish Kumar Yadav
Manish Kumar Yadav was part of the donation-counting team and is reported to be related to co-accused Tinnu Yadav. Police allege that he handled cash inside the counting room and are examining his financial records. Cash was also reportedly recovered during the investigation.
6. Ramshankar Mishra
Ramshankar Mishra worked as a contract employee responsible for counting donations inside the secure counting room. According to police, he was allegedly involved in the theft of donation money. Investigators reportedly recovered around ₹9 lakh in cash during searches connected to him.
7. Ramshankar “Tinnu” Yadav
Police describe Ramshankar “Tinnu” Yadav as one of the main accused in the case. He initially served as the personal driver of Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and later became associated with temple administration. Investigators allege that he had unauthorized access to the keys of the donation boxes and counting room, which was used to manipulate the counting process.
8. Lavkush Mishra
Lavkush Mishra joined the donation-counting team through an outsourcing agency after previously working as an automobile mechanic. Police allege that he was involved in diverting temple donations. During the investigation, officials reportedly recovered around ₹16 lakh in cash from places linked to him. The investigation into his financial activities is still ongoing.
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