temple corruption
Temple Official Arrested in Tirupati Laddu Adulteration Scandal: Investigation Reveals 20 Crore Contaminated Offerings
Nov 28, 2025 11:39 am CST
A TTD Executive Engineer becomes the tenth arrest in the Tirupati laddu adulteration scandal, as investigators reveal 40% of temple offerings contained palm oil and chemical additives between 2019-2024. The investigation has uncovered a Rs 250 crore payment trail to multiple dairy suppliers, with 68 lakh kg of the procured ghee found to be adulterated.
Sacred Scandal: How Tirupati Temple's Dual Controversies Shake Faith and Politics in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 12:23 pm CST
Tirumala Tirupati temple faces twin controversies involving adulterated ghee in sacred laddus and donation box theft, creating political turmoil between ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh. As investigations intensify, former officials face questioning while devotees grapple with religious implications.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation: Former Temple Official Detained as Conspiracy Widens
Oct 23, 2025 10:47 am CST
Former Sabarimala temple administrator Murari Babu has been detained by investigators for allegedly manipulating records to conceal gold theft from Lord Ayyappa's shrine. The Special Investigation Team reports that approximately 475 grams of gold remain missing in what the Kerala High Court describes as a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" involving multiple officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board since 2019.