2 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 02:02 PM ISTChampat Rai has stepped down as the general secretary of the Ram Mandir Trust.General secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has stepped down from his post following allegations of misappropriation of gold and silver worth lakhs. The valuables were donated to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir by devotees. Alongwith Rai, Anil Mishra and other top officials of the temple trust also resigned.Sources said Rai stepped down to ensure an impartial probe into the matter. “It is only proper to stay away from office when such allegations are being made. It is to ensure a free and fair investigation. There is now an FIR in the matter,” a source close to Rai said.The Indian Express had earlier reported that an audit report in 2020 had flagged the “highly unprofessional” functioning of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The audit was conducted just months after the Trust was set up and had made some key recommendations, which were not implemented even six years later.The issue came to the fore after allegations of misappropriation of the donations surfaced. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitting its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday.While there are no allegations against Rai personally, sources said he chose to resign on moral grounds to avoid any perception of influencing the investigation.Following the revelations of the alleged misappropriations, a Trust Board member filed a complaint. Based on the complaint, 8 suspects were arrested.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:Ayodhya Ram MandirAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogWelcome to the Jungle Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: Akshay Kumar film ‘a wild comedy ride,’ say X reviews; earns Rs 5.75 cr55 seconds agoCBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Second Board Exam Live Updates: Result releasing this month1 minute agoIndia vs Ireland Live Score, 1st T20: Shreyas Iyer’s IND will lock horns with Lorcan Tucker’s IRE in Belfast2 minutes agoIndia News LIVE Updates, 26 June 2026: Champat Rai, top official of temple trust, resigns after embezzlement arrests, probe3 minutes agoVenezuela Earthquake LIVE Updates: Death toll rises to 235, over 11,000 missing9 minutes ago