Ram Temple theft case: Suspicious box containing ‘Ramrajya Kosh’ found in rented room of accused

The Special Investigation (Photo: IANS/ShriRamTeerthKshetra)


A new case has emerged involving Avinash Shukla, one of the accused arrested in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple donation theft case. A suspicious box was found at the yoga center where Avinash Shukla rented space with his brother Abhishek Shukla. The box bears a ‘Ramrajya Kosh’ sticker and a Paytm QR code, raising new questions about the entire case.

This is the same Shyam Sadhanalaya Yoga Center where approximately Rs 20 lakh related to the theft of Ram Lalla’s donations were recovered on June 5.

Meanwhile, CCTV footage from June 5 has also surfaced. In the footage, Avinash Shukla can be seen boarding a private vehicle in the presence of some policemen, Ram Temple Trust employees, and private security personnel. He is also seen carrying a black bag, which is believed to be connected to the recovered cash.

Now, discussions have begun regarding the box marked “Ramrajya Kosh” found at the yoga center. Questions are being raised as to whether the box was used for financial collection or misuse. However, these suspicions have not been officially confirmed.

Meanwhile, Seema Tiwari, Yogacharya of Shyam Sadhanalaya Yoga Center, has dismissed these concerns. She says the box in question has been at the yoga center for over 10 years. It belongs to her guru, Yogacharya, and has no connection to Avinash Shukla or the donation theft case.

It is noteworthy that on June 5, police, trust employees, and private security personnel conducted a search at the yoga center. During this, Avinash Shukla was detained and cash was recovered from a black bag he was carrying. However, the police did not take the box into their possession at that time.

Now, with the discovery of this box and the surfaced CCTV footage, new discussions have begun regarding the case. However, investigating agencies have not yet issued an official statement regarding this box.