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Crime
Supreme Court Urges Forensic Auditor for Ram Mandir Donation Theft Investigation
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 08:18 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed that a forensic auditor be appointed to the Special Investigation Team handling the Ram Mandir donation theft case, following a request from the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Supreme Court today issued a directive that a forensic auditor be appointed to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) working on the Ram Mandir donation theft case. The order follows a request made by the Uttar Pradesh government, which has expressed concerns over the integrity of the investigation.
The theft case involves allegations that a large sum of money donated for the construction of the Ram Temple was misappropriated. Investigators have been probing the chain of custody and financial records, but questions remain about the thoroughness of the audit.
In response to the court’s directive, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that a new investigative team will be formed, headed by an Inspector General (IG). The IG will oversee the forensic audit and ensure that the findings are transparent and admissible in court.
Legal experts say the appointment of a forensic auditor could strengthen the credibility of the SIT’s findings and help the court make a more informed decision on the case. The move is expected to bring additional scrutiny to the financial aspects of the donation scheme.
The theft case involves allegations that a large sum of money donated for the construction of the Ram Temple was misappropriated. Investigators have been probing the chain of custody and financial records, but questions remain about the thoroughness of the audit.
In response to the court’s directive, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that a new investigative team will be formed, headed by an Inspector General (IG). The IG will oversee the forensic audit and ensure that the findings are transparent and admissible in court.
Legal experts say the appointment of a forensic auditor could strengthen the credibility of the SIT’s findings and help the court make a more informed decision on the case. The move is expected to bring additional scrutiny to the financial aspects of the donation scheme.