SIT investigating Tirupati laddu controversy reached Venkateswara temple, inspected many places

Tirumala: The six-member SIT (Special Investigation Team) formed to probe the Tirumala Laddoo controversy in Andhra Pradesh visited Lord Venkateswara Temple today. He examined all parts of the temple. Later he also inspected the pottu (temple kitchen).

The SIT team probing the Tirumala ‘Laddoo’ controversy inspected various parts of the temple. The investigation team also inspected the temple kitchen where the sacred Tirumala Srivari Laddu Prasadam is prepared. He examined the relevant records and inspected the laboratory where the quality of ‘laddus’ is tested. The SIT team also inspected the flour mill.

SIT team had visited the temple three weeks ago

Three weeks ago the SIT team had visited Tirupati to investigate the adulteration of ‘ghee’ used in the sacred food prasad. The team was investigating the Tirupati and Tirumala cases. The purpose of the investigation is to gather complete information regarding the adulteration case.

The controversy over Tirupati Prasadam (Laddu) started when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in preparing Tirupati Laddu, which was prepared by Venkateswara in Tirupati during the previous YSRCP regime. was done

investigation orders

Later, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI-led investigation into the laddu (prasadam) case. The team will also include officials from the state police and Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Earlier, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board had passed a resolution banning political statements within Tirumala, adding that legal action would be taken against violators as well as those promoting them. action will also be taken

Letter to Andhra Pradesh Government

Further, the Board has decided to request the Andhra Pradesh Government to take appropriate action in respect of non-Hindu employees working at Tirumala.

TTD Trust Board also resolved to use advanced quality ghee to prepare excellent laddus. This proposal, among others, was taken at the first meeting of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Trust Board chaired by BR Naidu at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala on Monday. During the meeting, board members discussed 80 major issues and passed several resolutions.