New Team Established for Counting Donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple

In Ayodhya, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has launched a new initiative for counting cash donations at the Ram Temple. This process, supervised by the State Bank of India, began after a week of testing and follows serious allegations of donation theft. A dedicated team has been established to ensure transparency and security during the counting process, with former military personnel involved in oversight. The trust's actions come in response to a recent investigation into the alleged theft, which has already led to arrests. Read on to learn more about the measures being taken to safeguard donations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 20, 2026, 17:08 IST

Donation Counting Process Initiated

Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed a new team to oversee the counting of cash donations collected in donation boxes at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh. This process, which operates under the supervision of the State Bank of India (SBI), commenced on Sunday following a week-long trial period.

According to sources, each shift comprises a team of 10 to 12 individuals. The first shift runs from 8 AM to 2 PM, while the second shift operates from 2 PM to 8 PM. The trust appointed Shobhanath Mishra as the new head of cash counting after the previous in-charge, Subhash Srivastava, was imprisoned in connection with alleged theft of donations.

To enhance monitoring, the trust has also deployed four supervisors, including a former soldier. Captain K.K. Tiwari, a retired military officer, has been designated as the senior officer responsible for providing daily updates on the counting process. Additionally, former servicemen S.P. Dubey and Sheshmani Tiwari have been appointed as representatives of the trust to oversee the cash counting operations.

The issue of alleged theft of donations at the temple came to light last month, prompting the state government to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on June 13 to investigate the allegations. The SIT submitted its preliminary report on June 23, which led to the filing of charges and the arrest of eight individuals.