The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged irregularities in donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple submitted its preliminary report on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) to the Uttar Pradesh government.

The team, comprising Vijay Vishwas Pant, Commissioner of the Lucknow Division, along with the other two members, visited the office of Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and handed over the report. Officials said the document is currently a preliminary report and further investigation may be required.

They said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe is still under way and further facts are being gathered.

The Uttar Pradesh government had on June 13 constituted the SIT on a request from the temple trust following allegations of misappropriation of donations received at the Ayodhya Ram temple.

(With inputs from PTI)