India, July 19 -- The investigation into the alleged theft of cash offerings at the Ram Temple has expanded. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is now looking into nearly 30 more employees who helped count donations. Eight accused have been arrested so far, but the number may increase in the coming days, sources told The Pioneer.

The investigation has found that about 50 people were involved in counting the donated currency notes at the temple. Nearly 40 of them were reportedly hired on the recommendation of Trust office-bearers or their associates. This finding has made recruitment a key focus of the SIT's investigation into the alleged embezzlement of temple donations.

This recruitment pattern may have made the thefts easier, leadin...