Ram Temple Offering Theft Case: ₹5 Lakh Source Traced In Accused Subhash Srivastava’s Account

The ongoing investigation into the Ram Temple offering theft case took a significant turn in Ayodhya as police clarified the origins of a suspicious deposit found in the pension account of the primary accused, former bank employee Subhash Chandra Srivastava. Following a comprehensive bank audit, investigators informed the court that a deposit of ₹5 lakh made on March 6 originated from another personal bank account belonging to Srivastava rather than an external source.Court Summons Investigating Officer Over Pending Verification of ₹1 Lakh TransactionWhile the origin of the ₹5 lakh has been accounted for, authorities are still verifying a separate transaction involving ₹1 lakh transferred from an individual named Kshitij Srivastava. Furthermore, a bounced check for an additional ₹5 lakh provided relief regarding other questioned inflows, but police continue to scrutinize cross-account transactions. Special Judge for the Prevention of Corruption Act, Rajat Verma, reviewed the preliminary findings submitted by investigating officer CO Ashutosh Tiwari and summoned him to appear in person on August 13 to submit a comprehensive written report on the disputed funds.Background of the Pension Account Freeze and Partial Judicial ReliefThe financial scrutiny began when Subhash Srivastava filed a formal application in court on July 18 seeking to lift a freeze on his pension account imposed during the preliminary investigation. Although the investigating officer initially objected to fund withdrawals post-June 25, the court granted partial relief on July 27, allowing the accused to withdraw his June 2026 pension credited in July. With the court demanding complete bank verification for all pending financial queries, the investigation remains active as authorities prepare their final report.