Ayodhya/IBNS, July 2 -- The controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft has intensified, with former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai reportedly blaming his driver, Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav, for the scam, according to an NDTV report citing sources.

The former Trust general secretary also claimed that Yadav leaked information about the case to a Samajwadi Party leader when he realised he was about to be caught.

Most thefts took place during Kumbh Mela

The accused allegedly exploited the heavy rush and the increase in cash donations to carry out the theft over a prolonged period.

Several accused had a history of petty theft

Police said six of the eight arrested had been invol...