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Eight Arrested in INR7.98 M Ram Temple Donation Scam

6/29/2026

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  • A court in Ayodhya detained eight men on Monday for alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations.
  • Police recovered about 7.98 million rupees (approximately $85,000) from the suspects.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the perpetrators will face consequences.
  • The arrests have been called an embarrassment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, which championed the temple’s construction.