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Crime
Police probe Ram temple donation theft under allegedly wrong BNS sections, counsel says
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:05 AM
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The accused’s lawyer alleges that investigators are charging the Ram temple donation theft under inappropriate BNS provisions, prompting calls for a review of the case.
Police are examining a case that alleges theft of donations intended for the Ram temple. According to the counsel representing the accused, the investigation has been framed under BNS sections that do not correspond to the nature of the alleged offence. The lawyer contended that the selected provisions are more suited to other types of crimes, potentially compromising the fairness of the probe.
The accusation centres on the alleged misappropriation of funds contributed by devotees for the temple’s construction and related activities. While the police have not disclosed detailed evidence, they confirmed that the case remains under active investigation.
The counsel has urged the investigating agency to reassess the legal basis of the charges and to file the case under sections that accurately reflect the alleged financial misconduct. No further statements from the police have been released as of now.
The accusation centres on the alleged misappropriation of funds contributed by devotees for the temple’s construction and related activities. While the police have not disclosed detailed evidence, they confirmed that the case remains under active investigation.
The counsel has urged the investigating agency to reassess the legal basis of the charges and to file the case under sections that accurately reflect the alleged financial misconduct. No further statements from the police have been released as of now.