Police Raid Homes of 8 Accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case; Several Missing, Search Operations Underway

June 28, 2026

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Police carried out raids at multiple locations linked to eight accused persons, including Tinnu Yadav, in connection with the alleged theft and misappropriation of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Acting on intelligence inputs, police teams conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight accused as part of a widening investigation into alleged irregularities in the collection and handling of temple donation funds.

Officials said the operation was planned to ensure that suspects could not destroy evidence or evade questioning during the crackdown.

Accused Not Found at Several Locations

During the raids, police reportedly found that some of the accused were not present at their residences when teams arrived. Search operations were carried out at multiple locations, but several individuals remained untraceable at the time of the raid.

Authorities are now tracking their movements and verifying their possible hideouts.

Wife of One Accused Also Missing From Residence

In one of the cases, police also noted that the wife of an accused was not found at the residence during the raid. Officials are verifying whether she is connected to the case or has any role in the alleged financial irregularities.

Her whereabouts are currently being ascertained as part of the ongoing investigation.

Seizure of Documents and Digital Evidence

Police teams are believed to have seized financial records, documents, and digital devices from the raided locations. These materials are being examined to trace the flow of donation money and identify possible misuse or diversion.

Role of Tinnu Yadav and Other Accused Under Investigation

Among those named in the case is Tinnu Yadav, along with seven others suspected of involvement in the alleged donation theft network.

Police said all accused are under active investigation, and further questioning will be conducted once they are located or taken into custody.

Focus on Financial Irregularities in Donation Handling

The investigation is focused on uncovering how donation funds collected for religious purposes may have been allegedly diverted. Authorities are examining bank transactions, communication records, and possible links between multiple individuals involved in the network.

Police said the raids are part of a broader crackdown, and further action will follow based on forensic analysis and evidence collection. Teams are continuing searches to locate absconding accused and verify all leads.