Ayodhya, July 7 -- The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has intensified, with Ayodhya Police preparing to seek the custodial remand of three more accused to further the probe.

Ayodhya Police said they will move the court seeking the custody of Karunesh Pandey, Anukalp Mishra and Lav Kush Mishra for detailed interrogation in connection with the case.

Further, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), in its preliminary report submitted to the Uttar Pradesh government, found prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during the counting of donations at the temple.

The inquiry examined CCTV footage, statements of trust officials, bank officers, security personnel and counting staff, al...