- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The police investigation into the Ram Temple offering theft case has entered a crucial stage, with officials now working to finalise the charge sheet. Investigators are compiling statements, evidence and information gathered from the accused to establish a clear picture of the alleged theft and determine the role of each accused.
The police are required to file the charge sheet in court by September 25, when 90 days will have passed since the case was registered. With the deadline approaching, the pace of the investigation has been accelerated.
Police Examine Statements Of Eight Accused
A case was registered on June 25 against Tinnu Yadav, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Yadav, Rajesh Pathak, Avinash Shukla, Karunesh Pandey and Subhash Srivastava in connection with the theft of offerings from the Ram Temple. All eight accused are currently in jail, and police have questioned them several times during the investigation.
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Investigators have also identified some new names during the probe and verified the information related to them. Their alleged involvement, if any, will be determined as part of the charge-sheet process.
Witness Mahipal Singh's Statement Recorded
Investigating Officer and CO Ayodhya Ashutosh Tiwari recorded the statement of Mahipal Singh, the key witness in the case, last week. His statement is considered a crucial link in the investigation.
Police are now comparing the statements given by the accused and examining whether their accounts match the evidence and other information collected during the probe.
Police Probe Accused's Roles And Connections
The investigation has gone beyond the theft itself, with police also examining the connections between the accused and the roles allegedly played by each of them. Investigators are piecing together the evidence and statements before finalising the charges against the accused.
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The police are also assessing information about the new names that emerged during questioning. Their alleged roles, if established, will be reflected in the charge sheet.
The filing of the charge sheet is expected to bring several key details of the investigation before the court and provide a clearer account of the alleged theft, the accused involved and their respective roles.