ghee adulteration
SIT Expands Investigation: 11 More Officials Named in Tirupati Temple Laddu Adulteration Scandal
Nov 29, 2025 11:54 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing the Tirupati laddu prasadam scandal has added 11 new names to its list of accused, including seven TTD employees. Investigations reveal that between 2019-2024, approximately 20 million laddus were made with adulterated ghee containing palm oil and chemical additives. Former procurement officials are implicated in knowingly approving contracts for counterfeit ghee supplies in exchange for commissions.
Tirupati Laddu Scandal: Rs 50 Lakh Money Trail Uncovered in Temple Ghee Adulteration Investigation
Nov 10, 2025 04:05 pm CST
A major investigation has revealed a Rs 50 lakh money trail connected to the Tirupati laddu adulteration scandal, involving cash transactions between hawala agents and political associates. The Supreme Court-ordered probe found that over 60 lakh kg of adulterated ghee worth Rs 240.8 crore was supplied to the sacred temple kitchen, raising serious concerns about food safety and regulatory oversight in one of India's most revered religious institutions.