Dehradun, July 3 -- In light of the controversy surrounding the alleged large-scale theft of donations and offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has issued strict directives for the management of donations, offerings, and other sources of revenue at all temples under its administration. The sudden issuance of the CEO's order on Thursday has sparked widespread attention.

The directive mandates complete transparency in the collection, safekeeping, and accounting of donations and offerings to ensure that no complaints or financial irregularities arise in the future.

In an order issued on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Sohan Singh Rangar instructed all officials an...