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Crime
Supreme Court Told of 105 Chadhava Theft Incidents at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:45 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh government, citing the SIT status report, informed the Supreme Court that CCTV footage shows 105 instances of chadhava theft at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, not the previously reported 70.
The Uttar Pradesh administration appeared before the Supreme Court to present a status report prepared by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the ongoing chadhava theft at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. While earlier disclosures mentioned around 70 theft incidents captured on CCTV, the SIT's latest findings reveal a total of 105 separate occurrences.
The court was briefed that the increased count underscores the scale of the alleged misappropriation of temple offerings and has prompted calls for swift legal action. Officials highlighted the procedural deadline of September 25, urging that a charge sheet be filed before that date to ensure the investigation proceeds without delay.
The government emphasized that adhering to the timeline is crucial for maintaining public confidence in the probe and for enabling the judiciary to take appropriate remedial measures. No further details on the identities of the accused or the recovery of stolen items were disclosed during the hearing.
The Supreme Court is expected to review the SIT's report and may set additional directives for the investigation, keeping the matter under close scrutiny given its religious and public significance.
The court was briefed that the increased count underscores the scale of the alleged misappropriation of temple offerings and has prompted calls for swift legal action. Officials highlighted the procedural deadline of September 25, urging that a charge sheet be filed before that date to ensure the investigation proceeds without delay.
The government emphasized that adhering to the timeline is crucial for maintaining public confidence in the probe and for enabling the judiciary to take appropriate remedial measures. No further details on the identities of the accused or the recovery of stolen items were disclosed during the hearing.
The Supreme Court is expected to review the SIT's report and may set additional directives for the investigation, keeping the matter under close scrutiny given its religious and public significance.