Ram Mandir Donation Theft: SIT Finds 70 Theft Cases, Trust Officials Step Down | India Today

The SIT's preliminary investigation into the Ram Mandir donation theft case revealed that 70 theft incidents occurred during donation counting between April 27 and June 5, 2026, due to systematic security lapses including improper CCTV surveillance, relaxed SOPs, inadequate frisking protocols, and failure to implement dress codes and biometric attendance. Trust officials including Anil Mishra and Champatraay stepped down, while opposition parties demanded a court-monitored investigation, highlighting how institutional governance failures can lead to significant financial losses and the importance of robust oversight mechanisms in managing high-value operations.