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.