Haridwar, July 14 -- Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev expressed confidence in the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, saying the Uttar Pradesh government is conducting the probe in the right direction and that those responsible will "end up behind bars."

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Ramdev described the arrests made so far as a "positive step" and said further action against the accused would act as a deterrent against similar offences in the future.

"I believe the Uttar Pradesh government is steering the investigation in the right direction; they will provide a proper response, and the culprits will end up behind bars. More arrests will follow, and people will fear committing theft in the ...