Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case: Know how much cash has been recovered so far, seizure details, the 8 accused, and the latest police investigation updates.
The investigation into the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case has led to the recovery of a significant amount of cash from several accused individuals. According to police sources, officials have recovered more than ₹85 lakh in cash, along with foreign currency, jewellery, and documents, during searches conducted at different locations. The investigation is still ongoing, and the total recovery may increase as authorities continue to examine the case.
Among all the accused, Avinash Shukla is reported to be linked to the largest recovery. Police claim that searches connected to him resulted in the seizure of more than ₹25 lakh in cash, along with foreign currency and jewellery. Karunesh Pandey, who worked as a contract employee in the donation-counting team, is alleged to have been involved in the conspiracy, and officials reportedly recovered over ₹20 lakh from places linked to him.
Another accused, Anukalp Mishra, was found with approximately ₹16.8 lakh in cash during the investigation. Police are also examining his financial assets, including a house, farmhouse, and luxury vehicles, to determine whether they are disproportionate to his known income. Lavkush Mishra, another contract worker, is alleged to have diverted donation funds, with investigators recovering around ₹14.25 lakh in cash during searches.
Police also recovered around ₹9 lakh from Ramshankar Mishra, who was part of the temple’s donation-counting team. While officials have confirmed that cash was also recovered during searches linked to Manish Kumar Yadav, the exact amount has not yet been disclosed publicly.
Investigators have not announced any cash recovery from Subhash Chandra Srivastava or Ramshankar “Tinnu” Yadav so far. However, both remain under investigation for their alleged roles in the case. Police claim that Tinnu Yadav had unauthorized access to the donation-counting room and donation box keys, while Srivastava allegedly failed to prevent financial irregularities.
Based on the figures released so far, the total cash recovered in the case exceeds ₹85 lakh. Authorities are continuing to investigate the financial records, assets, and digital evidence connected to all eight accused. Police have indicated that further recoveries and additional details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
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