India, June 26 -- A major breakthrough has emerged in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in donations collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, where authorities have arrested eight individuals, including a former bank employee and temple staff linked to cash handling operations.

According to officials, one of the key accused is a former bank staffer who allegedly played a crucial role in managing and accessing donation-related processes. The case has widened after CCTV footage and preliminary findings suggested discrepancies in the handling of cash collected from devotees.

Investigators revealed that several of the accused were directly involved in cash counting and donation management at the temple premises. Reports ...