India, June 24 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya submitted its preliminary inquiry report to the Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday.

Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, who heads the three-member SIT, handed over the report to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad. The final report is expected to provide more comprehensive findings and recommendations.

Officials confirmed that the investigation is still underway, with further facts and evidence being gathered. The SIT was constituted by the Uttar Pradesh Government on June 13 at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the...