The investigation into the alleged ₹7.75 crore Ram Mandir donation theft has intensified, with the SIT focusing on suspected deletion of digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats, formatted mobile phones, and possible CCTV footage tampering. Investigators are also probing the rapid increase in assets linked to the accused while examining temple security measures and donation-handling protocols. Sources say internal disputes over sharing the stolen money may have exposed the alleged theft.