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Tirupati Laddu row: SIT led by CBI arrests four in adulteration case

Tirupati Laddu row: SIT led by CBI arrests four in adulteration case

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image In the latest development in the Tirupati Laddu adulteration case, the special investigation team (SIT) led by the CBI has arrested four people, the officials said. The case is connected to the alleged adulteration in the laddus offered as prasadam to devotees at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Those arrested have been identified as Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy, Apoorva Chawda from Vaishnavi Dairy and Raju Rajasekharan from AR Dairy, the officials said. On Sunday night, an official said, “Four people have been arrested. Two persons (Bipin Jain and Pomi Jain) were of Bhole Baba Dairy, Apoorva Chawda of Vaihsnavi Dairy and (Raju) Rajasekharan of AR Dairy.” What did SIT find? As per the sources, the SIT investigation has revealed serious violations at every step of the ghee supply, leading to the arrests. The officials revealed that Vaishnavi Dairy officials secured tenders under the name of AR Dairy to supply ghee to the temple and were also involved in creating fake records to manipulate the …

CBI forms SIT to probe into the adulteration allegations – India TV

CBI forms SIT to probe into the adulteration allegations – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE CBI forms SIT to probe into the adulteration allegations Following the Supreme Court’s direction, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formed an independent SIT to investigate allegations of the use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus. According to the information, the team comprises five officials – two from the central agency, two from Andhra Pradesh Police and one from FSSAI. Andhra Pradesh DGP Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said that the state government has nominated senior IPS officers Sarvashresth Tripathi and Gopinath Jetti for the CBI Director-monitored Special Investigation Team. The official said, “After we sent the names, the CBI Director formed the five-member committee. We have taken approval from the state government and sent those two names (Tripathi and Gopinath Jetti ) to the CBI (to be included in the SIT).” Notably, Tripathi and Gopinath Jetti were also part of the SIT formed by the state government to look into the alleged adulteration. However, the panel later became defunct after the Supreme Court’s order. SC ordered probe supervision by CBI …

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates centralised kitchen in Tirumala amid Tirupati Laddu row – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers “Pattu Vastralu” (silk robes) to Lord Venkateshwara Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday inaugurated the centralised kitchen Vakulaamatha established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Tirumala hills. Naidu reached the temple on Friday night and stayed there. He also offered “Pattu Vastralu” (silk robes) on behalf of the state government to Tirumala deity Lord Venkateswara on the first day of the nine-day annual event Brahmotsavams. Meanwhile, Andhra CM also launched the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams calendar and diary for 2025.  SC forms new SIT The centralised kitchen in Tirupati has been established amid the ongoing row over the alleged adulteration in ghee used to prepare Laddu Prasadam. Earlier on October 4, the Supreme Court of India ordered the formation of a new independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations related to the use of animal fat in laddu served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. The court suggested a five-member SIT, comprising two members from the Central Bureau of Investigation …

No remorse in Naidu despite SC observations, says Jagan

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YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has said there is no remorse in Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu despite the Supreme Court’s observations on the Tirumala laddu prasadam issue. “Mr. Naidu continues to spread the same lies,” Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said while addressing the media at his camp office on Friday. The apex court, which understood that Mr. Naidu had hurt the sentiments of devotees with political malice, rebuked him and asked him not to indulge in political drama, the YSRCP leader observed. Even after the Supreme Court became serious, Mr. Naidu did not stop giving wings to his lies that adulterated ghee had been used to prepare laddu prasadam. He was resorting to false propaganda that the apex court nailed the previous government, he said. “Who did the Supreme Court actually held accountable? Who should be fearful of standing before God? Who truly has devotion?” he asked. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Mr. Naidu …

Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking court-monitored probe today – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Tirupati Laddu row: Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking court-monitored probe today The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear several petitions today, including those seeking a court-supervised probe into allegations of use of animal fats in the manufacture of Tirupati laddu. The hearing, originally scheduled for Thursday, was adjourned on Friday morning at the request of Attorney General Tushar Mehta. Chief Minister’s allegations spark debate The issue stems from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s public statement on the former Y.S. Government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy. The statement triggered a political debate, with the YSR Congress party accusing Naidu of making unsubstantiated allegations for political gain. Supreme Court questions Chief Minister’s timing In an earlier hearing on September 30, the Supreme Court referred to Naidu’s public statement that it came before the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) before filing an official FIR and ordered caution on politically charged cases. Legal considerations The FIR was filed on September 25 and the SIT was constituted the next day. …

Breaking News, October 4 | LIVE UPDATES – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Breaking News, October 4 | LIVE UPDATES Hello and welcome to India TV Digital’s coverage of all the breaking news coming across from India and the world. Stay home, stay safe, and stay informed as our team of dedicated editors/reporters bring you the latest news photos, videos, views and top stories from politics, sports, education, science, entertainment, lifestyle, yoga, and much more from India and worldwide.   Source link

Tirupati temple laddu controversy Supreme Court adjourns hearing for october 4 usage of animal fat in prasad andhra – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Supreme Court of India. Tirupati temple laddu controversy: The Supreme Court of India adjourned for October 4 the hearing of a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation into the allegations of use of animal fat to make laddus to serve as ‘prasadam’ at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where Lord Venkateswara is worshipped. SC adjourned the hearing today (October 3) after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought adjournment for tomorrow (Friday) at 10:30 am. Fresh PIL seeking CBI probe filed in SC A fresh PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 1) seeking a CBI probe into the alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime. The PIL was filed by one KA Paul, a social activist and president of organisation ‘Global Peace Initiative’, seeking a “comprehensive investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the allegations of corruption and mismanagement surrounding the procurement and preparation of the Laddu Prasadam”. A bench comprising …

Pawan Kalyan, daughter granted permission to visit Tirupati temple to ‘propitiate Lord Venkateswara’ – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and his daughter Palina Anjani Konidela Palina Anjani Konidela on Tuesday got permission to visit Tirumala for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara. The deputy chief minister embarked on a three-day visit to Tirumala as part of his 11-day penance to propitiate Lord Venkateswara over the alleged adulteration of Tirupati ‘laddus’. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his daughter Palina Anjani Konidela on Tuesday got permission to visit Tirumala for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara. The deputy chief minister embarked on a three-day visit to Tirumala as part of his 11-day penance to propitiate Lord Venkateswara over the alleged adulteration of Tirupati ‘laddus’. Kalyan signed the declaration papers brought by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam employees. Since Palina Anjani is a minor, the deputy CM also signed the documents on her behalf. Earlier, the actor-turned-politician on Tuesday embarked on a three-day visit to Tirumala. “This is not just about one prasad issue (laddu adulteration). Maybe it came out. Maybe this was a triggering point to initiate …

SIT investigation suspended until October 3 amid SC hearing – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Tirupati laddu row: SIT investigation suspended until October 3 amid SC hearing The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Tirupati Laddu prasadam case has temporarily suspended its investigation until October 3, as per instructions from the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Dwaraka Tirumala Rao. This decision is in response to the ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court.   Source link

Tirupati laddu row: ‘If sample ghee was used, it’s unacceptable but..’

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Image Source : PTI SC hears a batch of pleas seeking a probe into the Tirupati laddus case Tirupati Laddu row: The Supreme Court on Monday sought to know what was the proof that contaminated ghee was used in making Tirupati laddus. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard a batch of pleas seeking a probe into the alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus. The bench made strong-worded observations saying Gods would be kept away from the politics. Observing that at least the Gods should be kept away from politics, the Supreme Court on Monday sought to know what was the proof that contaminated ghee was used in making Tirupati laddus. The bench also asked why was there a need to make a public statement when a probe had already been ordered into the matter. Here are the highlights of SC’s observation “At least, we expect the Gods to be kept away from politics,” the bench observed. Supreme Court tells the Solicitor General that it would like him …