India, June 22 -- The special investigation team (SIT) probing into the alleged embezzlement of donation money at Ayodhya's Ram temple is likely to submit its preliminary report to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

The SIT returned to Lucknow on Saturday. "Those already questioned by the SIT have been told not to leave the town until further orders," a Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust official said.

Officials said the SIT's probe also extended to examining the Trust's phased purchases in different phases and the procurement of building materials for the temple. The Trust purchased about 71 acres of land at rates inflated by 500% to 800% over market value.

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