India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
- NEW DELHI: A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees.
- Police launched an investigation in June and arrested eight people responsible for handling donations at the revered Hindu shrine in the northern city of Ayodhya.
- Authorities have not disclosed the amount allegedly stolen, but media reports say it could amount to 30 million rupees (US$311,573).
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- NEW DELHI: A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees.
- Police launched an investigation in June and arrested eight people responsible for handling donations at the revered Hindu shrine in the northern city of Ayodhya.
- Authorities have not disclosed the amount allegedly stolen, but media reports say it could amount to 30 million rupees (US$311,573).
Sources: CNA