Ayodhya, June 28 -- The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations intensified on Sunday as a police team reached the residence of Avinash Shukla, one of the accused in Ayodhya.

A team led by Circle Officer (CO) Ashutosh Kumar, the official currently heading the investigation, arrived at Shukla's residence in Ayodhya to conduct inquiries and gather evidence. The senior police official was later seen leaving the premises.

Speaking to the media regarding the development, Abhishek Shukla, the brother of the accused, stated that the family would not support anyone found to be involved in the misappropriation of temple funds.

"The investigation is underway. If he has committed any crime, he'll go to jail. Whoever it...