Babri mosque
Coverage of Babri mosque in the Nexus archive.
- Indian authorities arrest staff accused of theft from temple built on site of razed Babri mosque
Indian police arrested eight individuals accused of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh, built on the site of the razed Babri mosque. The temple, inaugurated in 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is at the center of Hindu-first politics, and the alleged embezzlement could amount to over $20 million, shaking public faith.
- India probes graft charges at temple built on Babri mosque
Indian police are investigating embezzlement allegations at the Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh, built on the site of the former Babri mosque. The temple, inaugurated in 2024 with public donations totaling $240 million, faces scrutiny over possible misappropriation of offerings, with claims of up to $20 million in alleged losses.