Police have arrested eight persons in connection with the case, and investigating teams have been carrying out raids at their residences. All eight accused were reportedly involved in the counting of cash and jewellery donated by devotees in collection boxes of the temple.

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance across northern regions over the coming five to six days. It, however, warned that heatwave conditions may persist in parts of Uttar Pradesh for now.

Thackeray used the platform to launch sharp attacks on the BJP. Referring to the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, Thackeray said, “These people committed theft at the Ram temple. Looting is now happening at the Ram temple.”