{
  "id": 3275046,
  "title": "Ayodhya Saints Demand CBI Probe Into Alleged Ram Temple Offering Irregularities, Warn Of Agitation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ayodhya-saints-demand-cbi-probe-into-alleged-ram-temple-offering",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:23:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/ayodhya-saints-demand-cbi-probe-into-alleged-ram-temple-offering-irregularities-warn-of-agitation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A meeting of Hindu religious leaders in Ayodhya over alleged irregularities at the Ram Temple turned tense on Tuesday as police and intelligence personnel arrived. The saints claimed their discussion was being hindered and were angered by the presence of law enforcement and intelligence officers at a religious gathering. The situation escalated when media representatives were asked to leave. Saints, led by Computer Baba, demanded a high-level investigation, specifically a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, into the alleged irregularities and accused top officials Champat Rai, Dr Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao of involvement. The saints alleged that a Special Investigation Team's probe had only targeted lower-level individuals while protecting higher-ranking officials. They threatened to launch a major agitation demanding an impartial inquiry and action against those found responsible, vowing to bring thousands of saints to Ayodhya if their concerns were not addressed. The saints also prepared a memorandum for the Chief Minister, intending to apologize to Lord Ram over the controversy surrounding temple offerings.",
  "summary": "Ayodhya: A meeting of the saint community in Ayodhya over the alleged irregularities in offerings at the Ram temple witnessed tension on Tuesday after police and intelligence personnel reached the venue. Saints raise temple concerns The saints alleged that their meeting and discussion on the issue were being obstructed, while the presence of police and Local Intelligence Unit personnel further…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}