The SIT charge sheet in the Ram Temple donation theft case names eight accused
The charge describes the management of funds collected at the Ram Temple, their subsequent transfer to financial institutions, and the documentation and verification of significant charitable contributions. File | Photo credit: PTI
The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) filed a chargesheet in the Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case in a local court. The document, which details the sequence of events and findings from the investigation into the theft of cash and donations, names eight accused, the sources said.
“Today is about 90 days in the temple embezzlement case. The charge sheet was presented to the court by the investigating officer. The charge sheet is under sections 316(5), 372, 375, 162, 131A, 132 of the Prevention of Corruption Act,” said Kul Shekhar, who is representing Aidha’s defense counsel in the case.
The indictment, which includes annexes and additional documentation, contains thousands of pages and was described by investigators as one of the most extensive filings. It defines the management of funds collected in the Ram Temple, their subsequent transfer to financial institutions and the documentation and verification of significant charitable contributions.
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The court will now review the indictment and set a date for a hearing on its admissibility. The further legal procedure will be decided on the basis of the established facts. Court records will clarify the roles of the individuals named in the report.
As soon as local attorneys at the district court learned of the filing of the indictment, they began protesting by stopping work and going on strike.
They gathered outside the courtroom of the Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) to register their protest. Defense attorneys say there should have been a hearing on the objections they raised before the indictment.
Published – 23 Sep 2026 22:45 IST