Following allegations of embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, a similar inquiry has been ordered by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) into offerings at Badrinath Dham, with the committee forming a panel to investigate and seek explanations from staff, while simultaneously, the Uttar Pradesh Police continue their probe into the Ram Temple donation irregularities, having arrested eight individuals and questioned former trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, who have resigned and whose resignations are pending a trust meeting, alongside a planned re-audit by a Special Investigation Team covering construction expenses and material donations.

Following allegations of embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, a similar inquiry has been ordered by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) into offerings at Badrinath Dham, with the committee forming a panel to investigate and seek explanations from staff, while simultaneously, the Uttar Pradesh Police continue their probe into the Ram Temple donation irregularities, having arrested eight individuals and questioned former trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, who have resigned and whose resignations are pending a trust meeting, alongside a planned re-audit by a Special Investigation Team covering construction expenses and material donations.

Following allegations of embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, a similar inquiry has been ordered by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) into offerings at Badrinath Dham, with the committee forming a panel to investigate and seek explanations from staff, while simultaneously, the Uttar Pradesh Police continue their probe into the Ram Temple donation irregularities, having arrested eight individuals and questioned former trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, who have resigned and whose resignations are pending a trust meeting, alongside a planned re-audit by a Special Investigation Team covering construction expenses and material donations.

Amid the ongoing political controversy over alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, similar allegations have now emerged regarding offerings at Badrinath Dham, prompting the temple committee to order an inquiry.

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has decided to constitute an inquiry panel and sought explanations from the employees concerned. The committee will submit its report based on available evidence, CCTV footage, and statements from those involved.

BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi said that if the allegations are proven during the investigation, strict action will be taken against those found guilty. He also rejected claims circulating on social media identifying a specific employee as his “personal secretary”, clarifying that the individual is a regular government employee of the BKTC.

BKTC Chief Executive Officer Sohan Singh Rangad urged the public to avoid spreading unverified or misleading allegations until the investigation is complete.

"Once the committee is formed, it will conduct a detailed probe based on all facts, available evidence, and statements of the parties concerned, and submit its report," he said.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police investigation into alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram Temple is ongoing. Eight people have been arrested so far, while investigators have questioned several individuals, including former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and ex-trustee Anil Mishra.

Rai and Mishra have resigned from their respective posts, and the trust is expected to take a decision on their resignations at a meeting scheduled for July 6.

Separately, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Yogi Adityanath government is likely to conduct a re-audit of the temple trust’s accounts. According to sources cited by PTI, the re-audit will cover construction-related expenditure as well as jewellery and other gold and silver donations received by the trust.