Key facts
- Police questioned 2 key accused in Ram Mandir theft case
- At least one more arrest likely, say investigators
- Case involves alleged theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Police investigating the alleged theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya have questioned two key accused in the case, with another arrest considered likely as the probe advances, The Indian Express reported.
The Ram Mandir, consecrated in January 2024 in a ceremony that drew national and global attention, is among the most closely watched religious sites in India. Any allegation of theft within its precincts carries outsized public significance, and the case has attracted considerable scrutiny from both authorities and the temple's vast community of devotees.
The questioning of two accused represents a concrete step forward for investigators, who have been working to establish the full chain of events and whether others were involved. The indication that further arrests are being planned suggests the police believe the conspiracy extends beyond those already identified.
Temple authorities and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad have been monitoring developments closely. The case also raises questions about internal security protocols at a site that draws enormous numbers of pilgrims and is under substantial public and media scrutiny at all times. A swift resolution will be expected given the political and religious sensitivities involved.