Tirupati Laddu Scandal: CBI Arrests Shake Temple Trust — Public Outrage and Calls for Full Probe
CBI arrests in Tirupati laddu ghee scandal spark outrage — probe, lab tests, procurement audit and TTD accountability demanded by devotees.
Tirupati Laddu Scandal: CBI Arrests Shake Temple Trust — Public Outrage and Calls for Full Probe Tirupati: A scandal that hits at the heart of devotees’ trust has taken a dramatic turn: the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested multiple people in connection with allegations that adulterated ghee was supplied for the sacred Tirupati laddus. The arrests have intensified public anger, raised questions about procurement and oversight at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), and prompted demands for a transparent, court-led inquiry. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} What happened — the short version In a case that began as rumours and social media outrage and later attracted formal probes, investigators allege that non-dairy fats contaminated the ghee used in laddus handed out at the Tirumala temple. Recent enforcement action by a CBI-led special team has led to arrests of suspects believed to be linked with procurement irregularities and alleged attempts to manipulate suppliers and contracts. These developments follow months of media attention, independent laborato…
