Uttar Pradesh government forms SIT to investigate Ram temple donation irregularities

June 13, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations in Ayodhya, with one employee detained.

The Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member SIT on June 14 2026 to probe alleged irregularities in donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

A raid on the home of employee Lavkush Mishra led to the recovery of 10 lakh rupees hidden there. Two staff members are under scrutiny for land purchases far exceeding their salaries.

Akhilesh Yadav highlighted the matter on social media. Vinay Katiyar called for strict action against those found guilty.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X highlight the UP government's swift formation of a 3-member SIT at the Ram Temple trust's request, with religious leaders praising it as a positive, transparent step to safeguard faith and address public confusion. Reports detail cash recovery from employee Lavkush Mishra's home and emphasize timely investigation without hurting devotees' sentiments. Limited user opinions question accounting practices at the temple.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On the formation of an SIT by the government in the Ram Mandir donation case, Aniruddha Dev Das Ji Maharaj, Mahant of Janki Raman Kunj says, "The government took swift action by forming an SIT, which is a highly commendable step, as the Hindu community had… pic.twitter.com/QF0AhkPIs1

— IANS (@ians_india) June 13, 2026

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On the formation of an SIT by the government in the Ram Mandir donation case, Mahant Sitaram Das Ji Maharaj says, "The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has requested the CM Yogi and government to constitute an SIT. The government has formed an SIT,… pic.twitter.com/WpdJ9TPjqV

— IANS (@ians_india) June 13, 2026

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On the formation of an SIT by the government in the Ram Mandir donation case, Mahant Dr Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj of Siddh Peeth Hanumangarhi says, "We would first like to extend congratulations and best wishes to the Uttar Pradesh Government for taking… pic.twitter.com/35tcUFI2NZ

— IANS (@ians_india) June 13, 2026

Big Update: Uttar Pradesh Government has constituted an SIT to probe alleged donation theft at Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

The move comes after reports that ₹10 lakh recovered from the residence of temple employee Lavkush Mishra, reportedly hidden inside dung. Another employee is also… pic.twitter.com/cyk87Nv7L4

— The News Drill™ (@thenewsdrill) June 13, 2026

Police have recovered Rs 10 to 12 lakh in cash from the Rudauli home of Lavkush Mishra, a temple employee accused in the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya. The raid follows growing allegations that staff systematically undercounted donation money during cash… pic.twitter.com/K7BbdK8dtG

— G K Gourav (@GouravGKRepots) June 13, 2026

Sources

• https://www.aajtak.in/uttar-pradesh/story/ayodhya-ram-mandir-7-crore-donation-scam-sit-probe-yogi-adityanath-lavkush-mishra-arrest-lcln-strc-2577959-2026-06-13
• https://www.aajtak.in/uttar-pradesh/story/ram-mandir-donation-theft-ayodhya-sit-probe-lavkush-mishra-donation-box-investigation-ntc-agkp-strc-2577969-2026-06-13
• https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ram-temple-donation-row-sit-formed-employee-detained-as-probe-widens-vinay-katiyar-seeks-strict-action-2926293-2026-06-14