Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Row: Champat Rai, Trustee Anil Mishra Resign as SIT Probe Intensifies
A case involving the alleged misappropriation of donations made by devotees at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has captured the nation’s attention. Questions regarding the management of donation funds at this temple—central to the faith of millions—have sparked a fresh debate on transparency and accountability. Amidst the intensifying investigation, Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and Trustee Anil Mishra resigned from their respective posts on Friday. According to media reports, Champat Rai decided to step down on moral grounds. Prior to these resignations, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government had submitted its preliminary investigation report. The report reportedly highlights several serious irregularities and administrative lapses concerning the collection, counting, record-keeping, and monitoring systems for donations and valuable offerings received at the temple. However, the investigation is ongoing, and final conclusions are yet to be reached. Based on the SIT’s preliminary report, the first FIR was registered at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station. The complaint was filed by Trust member Krishna Mohan, who had joined the Trust following the demise of former trustee Kameshwar Chaupal. The FIR alleges serious financial irregularities in the management of donations and offerings made by devotees. Within hours of the FIR being registered, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested all eight individuals named in the case. The arrested accused include Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ramashankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava, and Ramshankar Yadav (alias Tinnu). The police are interrogating the accused and examining documents and other evidence related to the case. The FIR includes charges of theft, criminal breach of trust, concealment of stolen property, criminal conspiracy, and various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as the Prevention of Corruption Act. Investigative agencies are attempting to determine the extent of individual involvement in the alleged irregularities and identify the procedural lapses or malpractices that occurred in the management of donation funds. This matter is considered highly sensitive because the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is a focal point of faith for millions of devotees. Every day, a large number of worshippers offer cash donations, gold, silver, and other valuables at the temple. Consequently, allegations regarding the misuse of donations have sparked public concern, intensifying demands for greater transparency and accountability in the temple trust’s financial operations. The investigation is currently underway, with agencies striving to uncover the full facts of the case. Only after the legal process concludes will it become clear how substantiated the allegations are, where the responsibility lies, and what further action will be taken.
Khan Sir faces major trouble, defamation case filed after Arms Act…
Khan Sir is a highly popular Indian teacher and YouTuber based in Patna, Bihar, known for his unique and simple teaching style and for providing education to millions of students at very low fees. The recent controversy surrounding him began with a violent riot and firing outside his coaching institute, Khan Global Studies, on the night of June 2nd. The controversy began on May 29th during a live debate on Aaj Tak, in which senior journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, while discussing the NEET 2026 paper leak and the resulting corruption in the examination system, targeted “star teachers” teaching on YouTube and online platforms. She referred to them as “two-penny teachers,” “view-grabbers,” and “ignorant.” She also alleged that online teachers dramatize sensitive issues to make money and gain popularity. Comments on this issue sparked protests from several teachers, who referred to the media as “godi media,” “sycophants,” and “fake news shops.” Khan Sir also stated in a video that disrespecting teachers who provide affordable, basic education to millions of children in poor and rural areas of the country would not be tolerated. This debate escalated into a legal battle when Khan Sir publicly disclosed information related to Anjana Om Kashyap’s child’s school in a video, raising questions about the safety of her family. Due to trolling and personal safety concerns, Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network filed a defamation suit of ₹2 crore in the Delhi High Court against Khan Sir, Abhinav Sir, Babita Tyagi, and several others. The petition seeks the removal of all derogatory comments and information against them on social media. As a result, on June 2, approximately 15 to 20 miscreants pelted stones and vandalized Khan Sir’s institution, leading to aerial firing, which Khan Sir responded in self-defense. Patna Police, investigating the viral video on social media, arrested two of Khan Sir’s personal security guards, who claimed they fired at Khan Sir’s behest. Patna Police registered an FIR against Khan Sir, charging him with serious charges under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. A notice was also issued to the guard’s Noida-based company, Apps, regarding the NPB 315-bore rifle seized near the garden. Information regarding both guards’ licenses was obtained. Noida Police was also contacted. Patna Police also inquired about the whereabouts of the arrested guard, Pradeep Kumar, at the Bewar police station in Mainpuri, and Talewar Singh’s home at the Sheikhpura police station in Kasganj. Noida Police have been sent to verify the weapon’s license to determine whether it is genuine or a fake one. Khan Sir is missing after the FIR was filed. Police have intensified their action following the uproar at the Khan Coaching Institute in Musallahpurhat, Patna, last Tuesday night. An FIR has been filed against Faisal Khan, alias Khan Sir, at the Mukdamkuan police station after two private security guards of the Khan Coaching Institute opened fire. Police say she also visited Khan’s coaching center on Sunday, but he was not present. Two guards associated with Khan Global Studies are currently in jail after an FIR was filed in the firing incident at the main gate of the institute. Khan’s lawyer, Arvind Kumar Mahuar, is expected to file an anticipatory bail application in the Patna Civil Court today to avoid further arrest. Khan’s lawyer, Arvind Kumar Mahuar, says that after the incident at Khan Global’s gate, a member of the institute filed an FIR against the director of another institute, and in response, the opposing party has also filed an FIR, naming Khan’s name along with the guard who fired in the air in self-defense. His lawyer says Khan will file an anticipatory bail application at the next hearing, and whether or not he is granted bail will depend on the court. However, there is no case against Khan. His name has been deliberately included to frame him.